The Development of Political Parties between 1790-1810: Why Did the First Parties Arise? Who Were Their Leaders? What Impact Did the Parties Have on America

George Washington himself thought it would be in America's best interest to avoid forming political parties. But even having said this Washington was already involved in the formation of one of the first political parties in America. In the beginning, before the Washington Administration, there were no parties; you were either for or against Congress and or independence. When the Constitutional Convention was called we see the first major political party split. The two parties were known as the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists were led by George Washington. …