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George Washington's Farewell Address

Authored by John Robinson

Social Studies

8th Grade

George Washington's Farewell Address
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did Washington believe was necessary to sustain a virtuous course?

Idealistic commitment to duty

A realistic assessment of self-interest

Strict adherence to laws

Religious devotion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did Washington see as a threat from foreign nations?

Their military power

Their cultural influence

Their economic competition

Their political alliances

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Washington wanted America to "stear clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world." This means he

wanted America to have permanent alliances with other nations

wanted America to support other nations only when it helps America

wanted America to ignore the rest of the world

wanted America to avoid permanent alliances as nations are selfish.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In 1796, Washington said he would not run for President, why?

He was being mistreated in the press.

He was getting older and worried about getting sick

He was tired of public life and wanted to retire

He was asked to step down after he chose neutrality with France

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Before Washington left, he wrote a speech telling America some advice before he left.

False

True

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

George Washington stated that political parties were bad. Please choose the reasons listed below as to why Washington did not trust political parties.

Political Parties Divide

Political Parties are expensive to join

Political Parties promote discussion and defense of beliefs

Political Parties are usually split along regional differences

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Washington said that America's government give force to public opinion. As a result public opinion should be _____________.

varied

educated

divided

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