CFA 8.1

Washington warned in his Farewell Address: "It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption...through the channels of party passions (loyalty)." Which statement best describes his warning?

• It advocated for a strong central government

• It called for expanding voting rights to all citizens

• It warned that party loyalty will lead to corruption

• It proposed abolishing political parties

What was a main concern in Washington's Farewell Address about political parties?

• They could promote healthy debate and new ideas

• They could ensure equal representation in Congress

• They could lead to divisions and undermine unity

• They could speed up decision-making

What was Washington's view on foreign alliances in his Farewell Address?

• Form alliances with many countries

• Alliances are crucial for security

• Avoid permanent alliances

• Alliances only with Europe

Washington noticed a division between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. How did he express his concern?

• He started a one-party system

• He encouraged diverse political factions

• He warned parties would divide America

• He called for a monarchy

What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address regarding national policy?

• The rise of political parties based on regional interests

• The dangers of economic prosperity

• The need for a strong alliance with Native American tribes

• The benefits of expanding borders through conquest

How did Washington set an example for future presidents?

• By running for a third term

• By serving two terms and passing power to the next leader

• By combining the executive and legislative branches

• By promoting a single dominant political party

What did Washington emphasize as essential for national unity in his Farewell Address?

• The dangers of staying neutral in foreign affairs

• Cooperation between leaders and protection of the Constitution

• Establishing a monarchy in the US

• Aggressive military expansion worldwide

How did Washington's Farewell Address influence national identity in the U.S.?

• By encouraging separate regional identities

• By emphasizing states' sovereignty

• By fostering unity and common purpose

• By promoting a weak national culture

What was the main reason for Washington's "Farewell Address"?

• To propose changes to expand presidential powers

• To announce a third presidential term

• To give advice for the nation's future

• To declare war on European powers

Match the following

• a group of advisors

• preside

• to lead or direct

• cabinet

• peace

• precedent

• to approve or accept

• tranquility

• an example for others to follow

• ratify