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George Washington said that political parties would?
George Washington warned that political parties would divide the nation. Parties promote their own interests instead of looking for what is best for the country. The party out of power tries to regain power by making the controlling part instead of working together for the common good.
Why did George Washington warn the country not to split into political parties?
He believed that the people would become too loyal to their party, instead of their country.
How did different opinions lead to the first political parties?
At that time, many Americans thought political parties were harmful to good government. The Constitution made no mention of parties because its authors saw no good use for them. Washington disapproved of political parties, or "factions" as they were known. He warned that they would divide the nation.
What leader warned Americans that political parties may have harmful effects?
George Washington was strongly against America dividing into two different political parties. In his farewell address, he wanted the people of his nation to be united, and he felt that political parties would turn his nation against each other. He also warned against foreign entanglements.
Why did the authors of the congress of the constitution want to avoid political parties?
Washington stated that political parties would take over the political process and the common good of the nation would be secondary .The party would only be concerned with it's survival. I think he was right when you look at the political parties today
