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

George Washington did not wish for the government to have political parties. He believed that the idea of political parties goes against the unity’s of the government. He thought that the political parties will try to be more powerful than one another and therefore take revenge and ruin the government.

in 32-page handwritten address, washington urged americans to avoid excessive political party spirit and geographical distinctions, in foreign affairs he warned against long-term alliances with other nations. the address was printed in philladelphia's american daily advertiser on september 19, 1796