In the 1790s, American society was split in half. On one side there was Alexander Hamilton, who believed in a strong central government and that the future of America lied in manufacturing and strong businesses. Opposing him was Thomas Jefferson, who believed America's strength should come from its states. He foresaw a nation of small and independent farmers, where the government would not need to become directly involved in the daily affairs of the citizens. …showed first 75 words of 899 total…

…showed last 75 words of 899 total…those two states. The two political parties were an effect of the French Revolution and were the first political parties of the United States. They sparked the first of many political arguments, debates, and discussions. But even Thomas Jefferson knew the truth about Americans and politics, and proved that in his First Inaugural Address by saying, "We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists."