Why did George Washington oppose the formation of political parties? Select one:
A. Washington feared that parties would be controlled by the wealthy to the detriment of farmers and working people.
B. Washington feared politicians would hold greater allegiance to their factions or parties than to the nation as a whole.
C. Washington feared that political parties might potentially resort to illegal means to get candidates elected.
D. Washington was an old-fashioned kind of leader, who was resistant to change. He saw parties as something new and he preferred a system he was comfortable with.
Answer (3)
"Washington feared politicians would hold greater allegiance to their factions or parties than to the nation as a whole" is the one reason among the following choices given in the question that George Washington oppose the formation of political parties. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "b".
George Washington opposed political parties because he thought they threatened to weaken liberty. Washington worried that parties would result in political factions that could control individuals. He also thought political parties could divide the nation.
George Washington opposed political parties because he believed they would divide the nation and lead to a focus on party interests over the common good. He warned that such divisions could weaken the government and promote corruption and foreign influence. Therefore, he emphasized the importance of national unity in his Farewell Address.
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