How did the first political parties form?

The ancient Greeks, who were pioneers in developing democracy, had no organized political parties in the modern sense. The senate of the ... This was the first United States political party. In 1796 ... People who had once been Federalists joined with anti-Jackson Democrats to form the National Republican, or Whig, Party. read more

Political Parties in the United States The leaders of the American Revolution did not like the idea of parties and political battles between parties. Upon his retirement from public life in 1796, George Washington warned Americans against "faction" (parties). read more

Political parties formed because during this time the United States was growing and expanding. People had different opinions and forming political parties was a way to hear the voice of everyone and give everyone a chance to be heard fairly and equally. read more

There were differing views between the founding fathers on the strength of the national government when writing the Constitution. read more