Washington's Farewell Address

What did Washington mean in Section 7 when he said "The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations."

• You should always feel more pride because you are an American than because of the local area where you live.

• If you want real liberty, you have to respect and obey the Constitution.

• The union needs a central government in order to survive and work well. Just an agreement among the states cannot substitute for a central government.

• It is super important to realize how valuable the union is to your happiness, both as individuals and as a nation.

What did Washington mean in Section 12 when he said Respect for the Constitutions authority, compliance with its laws, acquiescence in its measures, are duties enjoined by the fundamental maxims of true liberty.

• You should always feel more pride because you are an American than because of the local area where you live.

• If you want real liberty, you have to respect and obey the Constitution.

• The union needs a central government in order to survive and work well. Just an agreement among the states cannot substitute for a central government.

• A central government is the main thing keeping the nation independent and peaceful.

What did Washington mean in Section 10 when he said You union ought to be considered as a main prop of your liberty, and that that the love of the one ought to endear to you the preservation of the other.

• The union needs a central government in order to survive and work well. Just an agreement among the states cannot substitute for a central government.

• If you want real liberty, you have to respect and obey the Constitution.

• You should see the union as the main thing preserving your liberty, and you should love the union because you love your liberty.

• It is super important to realize how valuable the union is to your happiness, both as individuals and as a nation.

What did Washington mean in Section 6 when he said Unity of government... is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad...

• A central government is the main thing keeping the nation independent and peaceful.

• If you want real liberty, you have to respect and obey the Constitution.

• You should always feel more pride because you are an American than because of the local area where you live.

• It is super important to realize how valuable the union is to your happiness, both as individuals and as a nation.

According to Section 1, Washington felt as though he was pushed out of running for presidency the third time.

• True

• False

In Section 4, Washington discusses welfare... What is he saying in this passage?

• I want to keep imagining a better America with you.

• I should have been king.

• I will continue to be honest with you and hope you believe me since I have nothing to lose.

• The Constitution will not prevail.

In Section 9, Washington addresses the different regions in the US. According to him, which region is the MERCHANT and which region is the FARMER?

• East is merchant, North is farmer

• North is merchant, West is farmer

• North is merchant, South is farmer

• South is merchant, West is farmer

Again in Section 9, what does Washington believe will keep the regions unified?

• Communication

• Banks

• Trade

• Standing Army

According to Section 14, does Washington promote political parties in the US?

• Yes

• No

In Section 17, what does Washington say political parties can do?

• Create divisions in a democracy because of regions.

• Create support for a king.

• Listen wholeheartedly to their constituents.

• Created for the sole purpose of different colors on ballots.