Washington's Presidency and Farewell Address

Washington's Farwell Address

​Washington Says Farewell

​In 1796 Washington decided not to run for a third presidential term. He wrote that he was "tired of public life" and "devoutly [strongly] wished for retirement." He also wanted to remind Americans that the people were the country's true leaders

Multiple Choice

Based on the reading, how many terms as president did Washington serve?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

How many years did Washington serve as president?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 12

​Washington Says Farewell

​With the help of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, Washington wrote his Farewell Address. In it he spoke about what he believed were the greatest dangers to the American republic. Among these were the dangers of foreign ties. Washington warned against forming permanent ties with other countries because choosing sides could draw the United States into war.

Fill in the Blank

Washington warned Americans that the United States should not form _________ ties with other countries because it could draw the United States into ___.

Draw

Create a sketch that shows what Washington is referring to when he stated that the US should not have permanent foreign ties.

​Washington Says Farewell

​He also worried about growing political conflicts within the nation. Washington believed that disagreements between political parties weakened the government. Political unity, he said, was a key to national success. Washington left office warning the nation to work out its differences and protect its independence.

Multiple Choice

In his Farewell Address, does Washington seem to support or not support the growth of political parties in the new nation?

• Support

• Not Support

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Finish the thought: According to Washington, political parties ________ ___ __________.

​Washington Says Farewell

​Washington also warned against too much public debt. He thought the government should try not to borrow money. He wanted future generations to be protected from debt.

Fill in the Blank

Why did Washington say that the US should avoid borrowing money?

Please copy your answer directly from reading....

Multiple Choice

Based on the information to the left, has the US followed Washington's advice regarding debt?

• Yes

• No