2006-12-14 12:37:11 · 10 answers · asked by The Ninja 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Neither.
Per Wikipedia, "Washington was not a member of any political party, and hoped that they would not be formed."
Because the new republic was young and delicate, George Washington was probably as apartisan a politician as it is possible to be; he was a uniting figure who was one of the few potential first presidents acceptable to all.
2006-12-14 12:42:56 · answer #1 · answered by orkspace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was neither he was a Federalist. Look up www.history.com and type in the search box George Washington. Much quicker and a more accurate understanding of the party system back then. And Washington originally was a Brit, so you will have to understand his views with the Federalists vs. Republic, and moreover politicians, he was a General and did not want to be in politics either.
2006-12-14 12:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was not a member of any party. He believed the creation of a party system would only help divide the country. When other people say he was a Whig or a Federalist they are referring to the groups that his ideas and policies were in line with. He himself was not a member.
2006-12-14 12:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by ncaachamp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was the hero of the Federalist Party. Which became the Democratic-Republican Party and eventually was called the Republican Party but its not the same Republican Party as today. He was devoted to Republicanism.
2006-12-14 12:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Madi 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He was affiliated with no party but supported the Federalist's IN many things.
Try Wikipedia to get Started.
2006-12-14 12:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by redgriffin728 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither. He was not a part of any political party and hoped that none would be formed
2006-12-15 04:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by Kathleen Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you mean George Wastington, he didn't have a party, because there wern't any at the time. The didn't have them until he left the presidency.
2006-12-14 12:41:34 · answer #7 · answered by clp91 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
he had a party, i believe there were other parties back then, he was a "whig" you may look it up on wikipedia.
2006-12-14 12:43:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He was a Whig.
2006-12-14 12:41:06 · answer #9 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
neither
2006-12-14 12:59:35 · answer #10 · answered by TK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋