Present Your Argument

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

What factors contributed to political division in the years following the American Revolution?

George Washington warned against the creation of political factions, as they would potentially damage the fragile new nation. Political partisanship developed despite his warnings. Using what you have learned from this interactive lesson, answer the essential question. Use My Work to review your work from the previous pages and let that information guide your final decision. You may decide that  certain issues are more important than others or that certain pieces of evidence are more persuasive than others.

Use Write It to provide your final answer to the essential question. Develop the strongest arguments and find evidence to support your position.