Political Parties and the Alien and Sedition Acts

During the period following the Revolutionary War, the United States began to solidify its political landscape, particularly through the emergence of political parties. In the 1790s, tensions between different visions for the future of the country led to the founding of two primary political parties. One party, led by Thomas Jefferson, advocated for agrarianism, states' rights, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution. The opposing party was led by Alexander Hamilton, who favored a strong central government, industrialization, and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

Which of the following statements best describes a key outcome of this partisan divide during the 1790s?