The Emergence of Political Parties, and The New Nation, Continued

Check out the video above for an explanation of what happens in a tie in the electoral college. Here are some questions for your consideration, from 186-191:

1. How did the first political parties take shape? Who were the major figures and issues around which parties were formed?
2. What were the first parties called?
3. How did the French Revolution affect American politics? How did the two parties view it?
4. Washington wanted to stay out of European conflict, but what made that very difficult for him to do?
5. What was the Neutrality Proclamation, and who was Edmond Genet?