What does Washington think about the relation between the American people and the American system of government? What does Washington think of sectional interests ("geographical discriminations")? What does he think about political parties ("the spirit of party")? According to Washington, what kind of relationship should the United States have with foreign powers? Why? Based on his address, do you think Washington is a federalist or an anti-federalist? Why?

What does Washington think about the relation between the American people and the American system of government? What does Washington think of sectional interests ("geographical discriminations")? What does he think about political parties ("the spirit of party")? According to Washington, what kind of relationship should the United States have with foreign powers? Why? Based on his address, do you think Washington is a federalist or an anti-federalist? Why?