Why did some Americans form political clubs, known as the Democratic Societies?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to suppress dissent among Americans
to suppress dissent among Americans

to oppose the Federalists
to oppose the Federalists

to divide the country
to divide the country

to further Federalist causes

Answer 1

The correct response is: to oppose the Federalists.

The Democratic Societies were formed in the late 18th century as a reaction against the policies of the Federalist Party, advocating for democratic principles and greater representation for the common man.