By the end of Washington's eight years in office,political divisions among the nation's leaders had solidified into political parties.One such political party was the _____.

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Jefferson's Republicans, also known as the Democratic-Republican Party, was formed in opposition to the Federalist Party that was led by Alexander Hamilton. This party favored a limited federal government, stronger state governments, and agrarian-based economy. Washington, who was a Federalist, opposed political parties and warned against their divisive effects in his Farewell Address. However, by the end of his presidency, the two-party system had emerged, with Jefferson's Republicans becoming a dominant force in American politics.

By the End of Washington's Eight Years in Office,political Divisions