Question

Of the following choices, which TWO influenced the emergence of opposing political parties? Select all that apply.
mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government
mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government

looming threat of war with France
looming threat of war with France

differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have

increase in the distribution of newspapers

Answer 1

The TWO choices that influenced the emergence of opposing political parties are:

1. **Differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have**
2. **Looming threat of war with France**

These factors contributed to the development of political factions, particularly the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans, as they reflected divergent views on government power and foreign policy.