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George Washington's Farewell Address

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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?

John Adams

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison (correct)

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?

Two-term limit for presidents Signup and view all the answers

Why did George Washington stay in office past his first term in 1792?

Due to tensions with Great Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind Washington wanting to relinquish power after two terms?

To prevent the presidency from being viewed as a lifetime appointment Signup and view all the answers

What was Washington's warning related to sectional interests?

He warned against placing local politics above the good of the nation Signup and view all the answers

What did Washington fear would happen if political parties proliferated?

Voters would prioritize party interests over national interests Signup and view all the answers

Why did Washington stress the importance of preserving the union against sectional interests?

To prevent threats that could divide the nation based on local politics Signup and view all the answers

What did Washington believe could weaken America's conviction in the importance of national union?

Sectionalism and local discriminations Signup and view all the answers

What is considered destructive of the fundamental principle?

Organizing factions to influence the government Signup and view all the answers

What did George Washington view political parties as?

A tool to deceive the common people Signup and view all the answers

Why did George Washington warn against getting too involved in the affairs of foreign powers?

To preserve American values and virtues Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of George Washington stepping down after two terms as president?

It set a precedent that no one person should overstay as president Signup and view all the answers

What did George Washington recommend regarding America's commercial policy with other nations?

Maintain an equal and impartial hand in commercial policies Signup and view all the answers