Development of political parties in the United States during the 1790’s

Political parties were a largely unknown entity before the 1790s in America. Before there had only been guidelines under which a voter could vote; essentially political allegiances. But political debates in America sparked organized opinions.
As soon as he was appointed Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton began his hard work in shaping national economics. He strove to use the debt as as unifying figure and developed customs duties and excise taxes, the latter affecting most importantly whiskey trade. These economic plans were not only a way to stabilize the nation and allow for more prosperity but actually a way to shape politics. The policies imposed hinged on constitutional allowance which was hotly debated, especially between Hamilton himself and Thomas Jefferson, the Secretary of State.
Jefferson argued that the Hamiltonian policy infringed on the Constitution and imposed upon state's rights which Hamilton loosely interpreted the Constitution in order to justify the legality of his ideas. The economic policies put forth by Hamilton and the dissenting opinion of Jefferson became nationally understood viewpoints.
What was before a personal battle between the two cabinet-members became a political rivalry. Since the debate was so deeply rooted in the fundamental understanding and working of the new state, formal political allegiances began to form in Congress thus creating political parties.