Farewell Address

Washington's Goodbye

Yesterday we talked about Jay's Treaty and the Whiskey Rebellion. Two major crisis that Washington faced during his second term. Jay's Treaty served a valuable lesson to the President in foriegn policy. The Whiskey Rebellion put both an emotional and physical strain on the President. After serving his country as President for 8 years, President Washington was asked to seek out a third term. Health worries and personal desires will all help George decide that he would not sek out another term in office.
Before Washington would leave the office he authored a Farewell Address to the American people. In it, he would offer advice, words of wisdom, and concern for his country. The document would set thw standard for American policy making into the next century.

You should be able to tell me the following:

~ Washington's advice on Foreign Policy

~ What his concerns were with political parties

~ What should the nation construct/ build to better society?


Tonight is the Third and Final Presidential Debate. Be sure to work on your Debate handout. It is due Friday.