George Washington writes his Farewell Address to warn Americans against the spirit of political parties and their geographical separations. He claims that the spirit which causes these political parties to discriminate against certain geographical is inevitable, because they are part of an individual’s nature. Washington also alleges that this spirit can cause “ill founded jealousies and false alarms” but can also “open the door to foreign influence and corruption” (Washington, 1796). He specifically warns Americans about foreign affairs, because alliances with other nations will lead to jealousy and eventually corruption.Washington advices there too be as little political contact with foreign influences as possible, as to steer away from the
