Read this passage from the farewell address George Washington wrote at the end of his presidency. The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.

–Farewell address,
George Washington,
1796

What did Washington think would happen if political parties were established?

Little work would be accomplished and stagnation would result.
Party leaders would act out of self-interest and personal gain.
Different groups would have representation in government.
Fights and disagreements would be less likely to occur