Question

The name of American, which belong to you in your national

capacity must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than
any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight
shades of differences, you have the same religion, manners,
habits, and political principals. You have in a common cause
fought and triumphed together...



What does this mean?

Answer 1

George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796

Step-by-step explanation:

Washington warned that the forces of geographical sectionalism, political factionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation's domestic affairs threatened the stability of the Republic. He urged Americans to subordinate sectional jealousies to common national interests.