Question

How did George Washington discuss the role of political parties in his 1796 Farewell Address?

A. He warned against having any more than two parties
B. He understood their importance to the election process
C. He praised their role in linking people to the government
D. He warned they would only divide the nation ​

Answer 1

D

Washington had told the country at his Farewell Address that political parties would not be good for us. Though he never officially chose a side (Federalist or Anti-Federalist), he did lean towards Federalist.