George Washington's Political Philosophy

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What were the two greatest dangers to American prosperity according to George Washington?

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Political parties and foreign wars

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What did George Washington urge the American people to avoid?

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Political partisanship and entanglements with European wars

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What did George Washington warn against in regards to parties in the State?

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Founding them on geographical discriminations

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According to George Washington, what is the worst enemy of popular form governments?

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The spirit of party

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What did George Washington consider as indispensable supports for political prosperity?

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Religion and morality

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According to George Washington, what is a necessary spring of popular government?

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Virtue or morality

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What did George Washington recommend as an object of primary importance?

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Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge

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What did George Washington warn against in regards to foreign influence?

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Excessive partiality and dislike of foreign nations

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What did George Washington recommend in regards to commercial relations with foreign nations?

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To have as little political connection as possible

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What did George Washington caution against in regards to interweaving destiny with Europe?

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Entangling peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition