George Washington's Farewell Address

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

What did Washington see as a threat from foreign nations?

• Their military power

• Their cultural influence

• Their economic competition

• Their political alliances

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.

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

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

• False

• True

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

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

• varied

• educated

• divided

• similar

Washington's BEST piece of advice for the nation was to remain

• neutral

• debt free

• independent

• united

The Purpose of the Farewell Address was to....

• leave advice for the country and next president

• help Congress create a new constitution

• decide how representation would be decided

• decide how many votes each state would get

What was George Washington’s advice in the Farewell Address (1796)?

• Stay neutral in foreign affairs

• Always choose a side in foreign affairs