Question

use the excerpt to answer the following question.
\but as it is easy to foresee that, from different causes and from different quarters, much pains will be taken, many artifices
truth; as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most
directed, it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collec
habitual, and immovable attachment to it.\
—george washington, farewell address

what is washington warning americans about in this excerpt? (7.6, 7.6.a, 7.8.b)
a he fears that america will enter into a war.
b he is discouraging reliance on other counties.
c he does not want party politics to divide americans.
d he worries that future presidents will seize too much power.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Washington emphasizes the importance of the national Union and notes that it will face attacks from "internal and external enemies". The context of party politics (internal divisions) aligns with this warning. Option A is incorrect as the excerpt doesn't focus on war. Option B is incorrect as there's no mention of reliance on other countries. Option D is incorrect as the excerpt doesn't address presidential power. So, the best answer is C.

Answer:

C. He does not want party politics to divide Americans.