Question

1. one of the primary reasons washington and others warned against political parties was concern about

(a) damage to the national reputation
(b) divisive sectionalism
(c) rights of property owners
(d) unavoidable wars

1. one of the outcomes of the farewell address was

(a) the two - party system
(b) the precedent of a two - term limit
(c) the first presidential library
(d) the beginning of greater u.s. involvement overseas

1. which of the following developments during washington’s presidency most likely had a direct impact on the views he expressed in the excerpt?

(a) the status of american indians
(b) the creation of a federal court system
(c) the proclamation of neutrality
(d) the national bank

Explanation:

1. Washington and others worried that political parties could lead to divisive sectionalism. Political parties might prioritize regional interests over national unity.
2. Washington's Farewell Address set the precedent of a two - term limit. Although it was not a law at first, it was a tradition until Franklin D. Roosevelt.
3. The Proclamation of Neutrality (1793) during Washington's presidency showed the importance of avoiding foreign entanglements. This likely influenced his views in the Farewell Address about staying neutral in foreign affairs.

Answer:

1. B. divisive sectionalism
2. B. the precedent of a two - term limit
3. C. The Proclamation of Neutrality