Washington's Farewell Address

Open Ended

Do you believe it is bad to get involved in other people’s business or problems?  Explain why or why not.

Multiple Choice

What precedent did President George Washington set regarding presidential term limits?

• Presidents should serve only two terms.

• Presidents must serve at least three terms.

• Presidents should serve as many terms as they can win.

• Presidents must step down after one term.

Multiple Choice

According to George Washington, does the United States have similar interests to European countries?

• Yes, the U.S. and Europe share the same primary interests.

• No, Europe has interests that have little or no relation to the U.S

• Yes, but only in matters of trade and commerce.

• No, the U.S. has primary interests in Europe’s frequent controversies.

Multiple Choice

How does geography affect the ability of the United States to follow Washington’s foreign policy?

• The U.S. must rely on European nations for protection due to its location.

• Geography does not affect the U.S.'s foreign policy decisions.

• The U.S. is close to Europe, so it must get involved in European controversies.

• The U.S. is far from Europe, making it easier to avoid their conflicts.

Multiple Choice

What does Washington warn Americans of in his Farewell Address?

• The dangers of political parties and foreign alliances.
• The necessity of forming a national bank.
• The importance of maintaining a large standing army.
• The benefits of strong foreign alliances.

Multiple Choice

Why did the United States form a foreign policy of neutrality?

• To strengthen alliances with European nations.
• To avoid entanglement in European conflicts.

• To promote international trade agreements.
• To expand military presence overseas.