Washingtons Farewell Adress AP 2eso3z8
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__________________________________________ NAME & DATE ______________________ PERIOD/MEET DAY ANALYZING WASHINGTON’S FAREWELL ADDRESS In his Farewell Address, George Washington addressed issues, such as national unity, facing the new United States. Throughout the speech, Washington drew on his military and political career to offer advice to citizens on the best ways in which to address these issues. ◆ As you read, think about the advice Washington offers and how it could be applied to some of the issues the nation faced during this time period. Then, on a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions that follow. “The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize. But as it is easy to foresee that from different causes and from different quarters much pains will be taken, many artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth. . . . Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You have in common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts, of common dangers, sufferings, and successes.” Questions to Think About 1. What does Washington suggest is the key to preserving Americans’ independence, peace, safety, and prosperity? 2. What is Washington’s opinion about the loyalty Americans should feel toward the nation? 3. Apply Information How do you think Washington’s ideas in this excerpt apply to his views on political parties in the United States? 4. Activity On a separate sheet of paper, write a short response to the excerpt from Washington’s Farewell Address above. Tell whether you agree or disagree with his ideas, and explain why.
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Analyzing Washingtons Farewell Address
In his Farewell Address, George Washington addressed issues, such as national unity, facing the new United States. Throughout the speech, Washington drew on his military and political career to offer advice to citizens on the best ways in which to address these issues. As you read, think about the advice Washington offers and how it could be applied to some of the issues the nation faced during this time period. Then, on a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions that follow.
The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize. But as it is easy to foresee that from different causes and from different quarters much pains will be taken, many artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth. . . .Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You have in common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts, of common dangers, sufferings, and successes.Questions to Think About1. What does Washington suggest is the key to preserving Americans independence, peace, safety, and prosperity?
2. What is Washingtons opinion about the loyalty Americans should feel toward the nation?
3. Apply Information How do you think Washingtons ideas in this excerpt apply to his views on political parties in the United States?
4. Activity On a separate sheet of paper, write a short response to the excerpt from Washingtons Farewell Address above. Tell whether you agree or disagree with his ideas, and explain why.
