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Why did George Washington publish his Farewell Address?
Why did George Washington publish his Farewell Address?
- To reveal his plan to retire and not run for a third term (correct)
- To discuss his achievements as president
- To announce his bid for a third term
- To criticize the tensions with Great Britain
Who initially wrote the letter for George Washington's planned retirement in 1792?
Who initially wrote the letter for George Washington's planned retirement in 1792?
- John Adams
- Alexander Hamilton
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison (correct)
What did George Washington consider when deciding to publish the Farewell Address?
What did George Washington consider when deciding to publish the Farewell Address?
- Revising or writing a new letter (correct)
- Which state to retire in
- Different font styles for the letter
- Whether to run for a third term
What did George Washington's Farewell Address establish about presidential terms?
What did George Washington's Farewell Address establish about presidential terms?
Why did George Washington stay in office past his first term in 1792?
Why did George Washington stay in office past his first term in 1792?
What was the main reason behind Washington wanting to relinquish power after two terms?
What was the main reason behind Washington wanting to relinquish power after two terms?
What was Washington's warning related to sectional interests?
What was Washington's warning related to sectional interests?
What did Washington fear would happen if political parties proliferated?
What did Washington fear would happen if political parties proliferated?
Why did Washington stress the importance of preserving the union against sectional interests?
Why did Washington stress the importance of preserving the union against sectional interests?
What did Washington believe could weaken America's conviction in the importance of national union?
What did Washington believe could weaken America's conviction in the importance of national union?
What is considered destructive of the fundamental principle?
What is considered destructive of the fundamental principle?
What did George Washington view political parties as?
What did George Washington view political parties as?
Why did George Washington warn against getting too involved in the affairs of foreign powers?
Why did George Washington warn against getting too involved in the affairs of foreign powers?
What was the significance of George Washington stepping down after two terms as president?
What was the significance of George Washington stepping down after two terms as president?
What did George Washington recommend regarding America's commercial policy with other nations?
What did George Washington recommend regarding America's commercial policy with other nations?
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