. Analyze the following quote given by George Washington in his farewell address. Which of the following is an example of the animosity between political parties of which Washington spoke?

Question

. Analyze the following quote given by George Washington in his farewell address. Which of the following is an example of the animosity between political parties of which Washington spoke?

"“This (party) spirit . . . agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity dislike of one part against another, foments (stirs up) occasionally riot and insurrection.”
—George Washington, Farewell Address"

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the Native American defeat in the Ohio Valley
the republican uprising among the French
the public sentiment against the XYZ Affair
the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts

Answer 1

The correct example of the animosity between political parties that Washington spoke of in his farewell address is the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts. This legislation, passed by the Federalist-controlled Congress in 1798, targeted political opponents and aimed to silence criticism of the government. The Acts led to widespread opposition and increased tensions between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties.

Answer 2

The example of the animosity between political parties that George Washington spoke of can be found in the passage "kindles the animosity dislike of one part against another, foments (stirs up) occasionally riot and insurrection." This quote suggests that Washington was referring to the animosity and dislike that political parties have towards each other, which can result in rioting and insurrection. Therefore, the correct option is: the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts.