Washington’s Farewell Address

True or False. After his third term as president, Washington issued his Farewell Address. If false, why?

• True

• False

What line from the text best supports Washington’s belief that in the USA the people were in charge?

• He wrote that he was “tired of public life” and “devoutly wished for retirement.”

• He feared that ruling too long may cause him to be executed by an angry mob

• He also wanted to remind Americans that the people were the country's true leaders.

• In 1796 Washington decided not to run for a third presidential term.

Washington warned against forming ties with foreign countries because:

• he believed it could lead to unnecessary conflicts and entanglements.

• he wanted to expand the nation's territory quickly.

• he thought foreign alliances would strengthen the economy.

• he believed it would make the country more popular internationally.

Choose one or two reasons why Washington was against the forming of political parties?

• Washington believed that disagreements between political groups weakened the government.

• Forming his own political party revealed to Washington how costly they could be to US taxpayers

• His father once went to a political party and found out his best friend was dating his wife

• He believed that one may put the needs of the party before the Nation.

Washington believed that national unity was of vital importance because:

• it was essential for the survival and strength of the nation.

• it would allow states to act independently.

• it would encourage foreign alliances over domestic interests.

• it would reduce the need for a strong central government.

Future generations ignored Washington’s advice on debt. Our national debt is trillions of dollars.

• True

• False