Question

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Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful [harmful, destructive] effects of the spint of party generally. This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stified, controlled, or repressed; but, in those of the popular form, it is seen in its greatest rankness [state of being excessive and unpleasant), and is truly their worst enemy.... It agitates the community with ill- founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments [stirs up] occasionally riot and insurrection. It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated (made easier) access to the government itself through the channels of party passions. Thus the policy and the will of one country are subjected to the policy and will of another. George Washington, Farewell Address

What does the excerpt say about Washington's views on political parties?

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The nation should embrace more than one party so that the government represents different perspectives

Political parties may lead to unrest in Amencan communities

With several political parties, foreign countries would pose less of a threat

Leaders of foreign nations could take advantage of different political parties

Answer 1

The excerpt indicates that Washington's views on political parties are that "Political parties may lead to unrest in American communities." He refers to the harmful effects of party spirit, including agitation, jealousy, animosity, and the potential for riot and insurrection.