Washington's Farewell Speech

Washington’s Farewell Speech was telling America to beware of factions, saying that they could possibly lead to alliances to other countries, which is essentially bad for America, being divided on this issue. By giving in to factions, we are open to attack, while our country is split down the middle on either a strong central government (federalists) or more of liberty and decisions being in control from the peoples’ decision, not the government’s, because these groups wouldn't have the wants of the people but of other interests (not specifically set forth by the people). What severed their ties from the rest of the country would be the example France set. The French Revolution is an example of too much power, as the Federalists saw it, and the Republicans saw it as assurance of how the power really is in the hands of the people. Either way, political parties earned their spot in the history of America when officials realized these groups were needed to keep the major faction in line, always keeping the one in charge always watching its back as a little reminder of the people that they're there to serve, not just themselves.