George Washington's Farewell Address

What was George Washington's Advice on Political Parties?

• Political Parties are necessary to run a government

• Political Parties could divide and weaken the Nation

• Political Parties should create jobs and businesses

• Political Parties should only exist in State Governments

What is Washington's warning?

• Stay neutral

• Stay united

• Avoid political parties

• Stay out of debt

Decisions that President Washington made that would influence the decision making of future Presidents are known as:

• Precedents

• Antecedents

• Amendments

• Predicates

What did George Washington announce in his Farewell Address?

• His intent to decline a third term in office

• His plan to run for a third term

• His resignation from the presidency

• His support for a new political party

What danger does Washington warn about in the State?

• The danger of political parties

• The danger of foreign alliances

• The danger of economic collapse

• The danger of military conflict

What should the United States avoid according to Washington?

• Permanent alliances

• Trade agreements

• Cultural exchanges

• Scientific collaborations

What does Washington believe would be unwise for the United States?

• Implicating in foreign conflicts

• Expanding trade

• Building infrastructure

• Developing technology

What is the purpose of Washington's Farewell Address?

• To announce his retirement

• To declare war

• To propose new laws

• To form a new government

What does Washington suggest about political connections with foreign nations?

• Have as little as possible

• Increase significantly

• Maintain at current levels

• Eliminate completely

What advice does Washington give regarding the unity of the states?

• To prioritize regional interests

• To maintain a strong union

• To form separate alliances

• To focus on individual state policies