Knowledge Check: Washington's Warnings

Think about the political parties that we have in the country today. Then, select the option that you most identify with.

• Republican

• Democratic

• Independent

• I don't know enough to answer this question!

Answer the following question in 3-5 sentences: Why did Washington want the U.S. to remain neutral during the French Revolution?

Answer the prompt in 3-5 sentences: What warning did Washington give about political parties?

Put the following events in order.

• The French Revolution Begins

• Washington declares U.S. neutrality

• The French Revolution becomes violent

• France goes to war with Britain, Holland and Spain

• Washington retires and delivers the Farewell Address

Match the word to it's definition or example from the reading.

• the act of seizing sailors and forcing them into military service

• alliance

• a formal agreement between two or more nations

• impressment

• the state of not supporting either side in a conflict

• neutrality

• a group of people with similar political goals and opinions

• political party

True or False: George Washington supported the French Revolution

• True

• False

True or False: U.S. had a treaty with France from the American Revolution

• True

• False

True or False: Britain respected U.S. neutrality during the French Revolution by leaving American shipping alone.

• True

• False

True or False: The growth of political parties did not worry George Washington.

• True

• False

True or False: Washington thought it was a good idea to have permanent alliances with nations like France.

• True

• False