Question

1.. Briefly summarize George Washington's beliefs about political parties.

2. What warning about foreign nations does Washington give in his farewell address?
3. Why do you think Washington was so concerned about these two issues?
4. Evaluate the role of political parties in no day's national scene. Were Washington concerns valid for bee future of the nation?
5. Are the concerns that Washington had about the station's foreign affairs still applicable today?

Answer 1

1: Washington recognizes that it is natural for people to organize and operate within groups such as political parties, but he also argues that every government has recognized political parties as an enemy and has sought to repress them because of their tendency to seek more power than other groups and to take revenge on ...

Answer 2

1) Washington believed that " [Political parties] serve always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. " He thought that they were just a way to start up unnecessary fights and create illogical or unimportant problems. He also knew that they agitated the community and created jealousies and makes foreign influence and corruption more common.


2) Washington believed that trading with foreign nations was enough, and that we didn't need to discuss politics with them, for it could lead to unwanted complications. He also said that the agreements they had previously formed together were good, and that they shouldn't make any more plans, in other words, play it safe; he didn't want a war or argument on his hands.

3) I honestly think he was so cautious because he didn't want conflict. He just wanted everyone to be content, happy, and safe in America.

4) I do think that his concerns were valid because political parties have created all kinds of problems present day. We've had disagreements, protests, riots, violence, and destruction due to the differences in the parties' beliefs.

5) I think that his predictions were right AND wrong. Foreign trade and agreements have help our country on many accounts but they have also caused many unfortunate misunderstandings.