Question

Of the following choices, which ones influenced the emergence of opposing political parties? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
mounting pressure from
• Britain to further establish government
increase in the distribution of newspapers
differences in opinion on
• how much power federal government should have
looming threat of war with France

Answer 1

The factors that influenced the emergence of opposing political parties include:

- **differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have**: This was a significant issue that led to the formation of the Federalists, who wanted a strong central government, and the Democratic-Republicans, who advocated for states' rights and a limited federal government.

- **looming threat of war with France**: The conflict with France, particularly during the Quasi-War period, led to polarization in political views and the formation of distinct party lines, as different factions had varying opinions on how to respond to the threat.

The other options—mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government and increase in the distribution of newspapers—may have played a role in shaping political discourse but were not direct factors that caused the emergence of opposing political parties. Thus, the correct choices are:

- differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
- looming threat of war with France