What is one reason that political parties developed during Washington's administration despite Washington's opposition to them?

Answer 1

Leaders had clear differences of opinion about federal and state power. The divisions became more defined during Washington's second term in office. The majority of the differences focused on US support of the French Revolution. Washington was making an attempt to maintain neutrality, but many cabinet members were strongly for or against supplying aid.

Answer 2

George Washington was the first president and the Constitution that formed the United States was only 8 years old. Washington was a great hero who won the revolution and helped draw up the Constitution. People were willing to let him make the decisions. However, when he left office, diverse ideas about the direction of the US government began to emerge and so people started forming parties to elect the candidates that favored their views.