DOCUMENT #1: - George Washington "I have already intimated to you the danger of political parties in the state,
with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical
discrimination. Let me now warn you against them...
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It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion
of the foreign world. There can be no greater error than to expect upon
real favors from nation to nation.."
- Excerpt from George Washington's Farewell Address
QUESTION #2: Why do you suppose President Washington
warned America against establishing political parties?