During American history, people disagreed on many issues, such as the role of the federal government. Many people align themselves with others who share the same beliefs or opinions on issues. The formation of political parties was no different. In the United States, many issues led to the creation of political parties. Some of the issues involved the excise tax and the sedition law. Issues like these have caused divisions between the people and states of the United States of America. Political parties were formed in the United States because of a feud between Hamilton and Jefferson, people disagreed on controversial issues and George Washington's farewell address was ignored; ultimately leading the American people to divide into parties. The feud between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson contributed to the creation of political parties. Hamilton and Jefferson rarely saw eye to eye, even though they were both part of George Washington's cabinet. Jefferson believed that Hamilton wanted a corrupt monarchy in the United States. (Document 1) Jefferson's opinion upset Hamilton and felt that his opinion was dangerous to the integrity of his administration. Hamilton wrote in a letter to a friend that Jefferson was openly hostile to him and his administration. Additionally, Jefferson's views on government are dangerous for America because he does not support financing the debt. (Document 2) Hamilton and Jefferson were very opinionated and so were always arguing about something, whether it was the national debt or the size of the military. . The constant disagreements helped lead to the division into political parties, as both had influence on the general opinion of the population. As government officials argued their position...... middle of paper ...... a people divided into parties Regardless, the American people began to take sides and to divide into political parties. Hamilton and Jefferson were prominent figures on the political scene at the time, influencing public opinion. The American people began to take sides on issues such as excise taxes, thus fostering the development of political parties. Even though Washington said political parties were evil, people like Jefferson and Hamilton continued to divide the country. The rise of political parties is, in short, the fault of the American people, with Jefferson and Hamilton being the catalyst that accelerated the creation of parties. In summary, political parties formed because Jefferson and Hamilton were feuding with each other, the American people had deep disagreements with each other, and Washington's Farewell Address is fell on deaf ears..