In the late 1790s, on the political scene,
A. the U.S. was deeply and bitterly divided
B. the republican form of government had won over most skeptics
C. the power of the Republicans was declining
D. the U.S. had developed a clear 2-party system
E. there was considerable agreement over most important foreign policy questions
Answer: A. the U.S. was deeply and bitterly divided