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Washington’s Farewell Address. Washington’s Farewell Address. Identify the author or source of the historical document or narrative. Reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage. Identify: who was involved what happened where it happened what events led to these developments
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Washington’sFarewell Address • Identify the author or source of the historical document or narrative. • Reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage. Identify: • who was involved • what happened • where it happened • what events led to these developments • what consequences or outcomes followed.
Farewell Address • Never delivered orally • Printed in the “Independent Chronicle” • Originally intended for his first term • James Madison, Alexander Hamilton & John Jay provided editorial assistance
Important Points Two term limit for the Presidency Warns against the party system Warns against permanent foreign alliances
Farewell Address Extols the benefits of the federal government Warns against the party system Stresses the importance of religion and morality Advocates stable public credit Warns against permanent foreign alliances Thoughts about an over-powerful military establishment