James Madison wrote in Federalist Papers #10, "By a faction, I understand a number of citizens, whether amounting to a majority or a minority of the whole, who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion, or of interest, adversed to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community." ... The XYZ affair played right into the hands of the Federalist Party. ... Federalist saw this as a demonstration of support for the government. ... Baches ability to get the story out caused much consternation among Federalist. ... No government actions seem...

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This was because of the differing of opinions on the topics such as slavery and the fiscal debt, but also the constant conflict between the Republicans and the Federalists. ... Then, at the customary 10 paces, they raised their pistols, each fired and Hamilton fell with the bullet ricocheting off his ribs and ending up in his spine, muttering the words to the doctor on site "This is a mortal wound doctor.... This rift with Jefferson illustrates the fundamental division within Washington's Presidency: the Republicans vs. the Federalists. ... Adams ended up winning the presidential el...

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Federalist No. 10 by James Madison explains, "A zeal for different opinions concerning religion, concerning government, and many other points, as well of speculation as of practice; an attachment to different leaders have, in turn, divided mankind into parties" (Madison). ...

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