The common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasionally riot and insurrection. —george washington, from farewell address, 1796. what is george washington warning the public against in this excerpt? a. creation of a national bank b. alliances with foreign powers c. creation of political factions d. alliances with native tribes.