Which of the following BEST explains why American leaders formed political parties? a.
to end disagreements over policy
b.
to organize support for their views
c.
to unite farmers and merchants
d.
to follow Washington’s advice in his Farewell Address

The correct answer is B. American leaders formed political parties to organize support for their views .

Explanation:

During the early days of political life in the United States, the main premise was to maintain a national unity in the face of external threats, thereby urging a single political vision led by President Washington.

However, with the passing of the years and the eventual resignation of Washington to the presidential position, new politicians began to acquire power and seek access to leadership positions. Thus, each of these began to create their own support organizations, which eventually became organized political groups, starting the first political parties in America: on the one hand, Alexander Hamilton created the Federalist Party, while Thomas Jefferson and James Madison did the same with the Democratic Republican Party.

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