How did the events of the French Revolution impact the development of political parties in the U.S.?

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It strengthened Democratic-Republican control of the courts.

It strengthened Democratic-Republican control of the courts.

It allowed a third, pro-French party to gain popularity.

It allowed a third, pro-French party to gain popularity.

It further exposed differences between Democratic-Republicans and Federalists.

It further exposed differences between Democratic-Republicans and Federalists.

It led to a brief period of agreement between opposing sides.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It further exposed differences between Democratic-Republicans and Federalists.

The French Revolution intensified ideological divisions in the United States, leading to stronger distinctions between the two major political parties of the time: the Democratic-Republicans, who generally supported revolutionary ideals and were pro-French, and the Federalists, who were more skeptical of the revolution and leaned towards Britain.