Washington's Farewell Address

What was the main purpose of Washington's Farewell Address?

• To announce his retirement

• To declare war

• To propose a new constitution

• To resign from presidency.

In Washington's Farewell Address, he warned against the dangers of ______.

• Political parties

• Foreign alliances

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What was one of the main reasons George Washington decided not to seek a third term as President?

• He wanted to travel

• He was worn out by the burdens of the presidency and attacks of political foes

• He wanted to write a book

• He was planning to run for a different office

George Washington's Farewell Address was designed to inspire and guide future generations. It also set forth Washington’s defense of his administration’s record and embodied a classic statement of ________ doctrine.

• Democratic

• Republican

• Federalist

• Socialist

In what year did the practice of reading George Washington's Farewell Address in the Senate begin?

• 1862

• 1888

• 1893

• 1984

The Farewell Address of Washington was first read in the House in the year ____.

• 1862

• 1888

• 1899

• 1984

What is the main reason Washington gives for declining to be considered for re-election?

• He is tired of public service.

• He wants to ensure a distinct expression of the public voice.

• He is influenced by a lack of zeal.

• He has health issues.

In Washington's Farewell Address, he mentions that his resolution to decline re-election was made with strict regard to considerations binding a dutiful citizen to his country. Fill in the blank: Washington assures that his decision was not influenced by a _______ of zeal for future interest.

• A) lack

• B) abundance

• C) surplus

• D) decrease

What was one of the reasons Washington decided to retire from office?

• Lack of support

• Desire for personal freedom

• Unanimous advice of trusted persons

• Health issues

Washington hoped to return to retirement much earlier, but was compelled to stay due to the _______ of persons entitled to his confidence.

• advice

• criticism

• indifference

• support