Washington's Farewell Address

Washington's Farewell Address

Analyzing the Warnings Washington gave the U.S.

In his Farewell Address, Washington warned of possible dangers ahead.

• No political parties: it could divide the nation

• Maintain good credit

• No permanent alliances with foreign countries: It could drag us into lots of unnecessary, costly conflicts.

He said

“The great rule of conduct for us in regard for foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

As an important source of strength and security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible; avoid the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertions to discharge debts, which unavoidable wars may have occasioned, not ungenerously throwing upon [future generations] the burden, which we ourselves out to bear”

The following questions need to be answered by a complete sentence.

or as many sentences as you need ;)

Open Ended

What are some of the dangers that Washington cautioned the nation against?

Open Ended

Which of your listed dangers does our nation still face today?

Open Ended

From our lecture or your readings, what are some disagreements that Washington saw during his presidency that lead him to give this warning?

Multiple Choice

What do you think it was important to Washington to keep America out of European affairs (conflicts)?

• Because he did not want to have to pick sides

• Because it would take our young nation into a war that we may not be able to afford or survive

• Because his cabinet could not decide what side they agreed with

Poll

Do you agree with Washington's warnings?

• yes

• no

Poll

Do you think some of his warnings truly came to life in present day America?

• yes

• no

Great Job!