USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS FROM ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS TO XYZ AFFAIR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Though Washington wrote much of his Farewell Address, who else contributed?
A
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson
B
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton
C
Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox
D
James Madison, James Monroe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In September 1796, worn out by burdens of the presidency and attacks of political foes, George Washington announced his decision not to seek a third term. With the assistance of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, Washington composed in a “Farewell Address” his political testament to the nation.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the area of foreign affairs, Washington called for America “to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.” Although the ideas expressed were Washington’s, Alexander Hamilton wrote a large part of the address. James Madison drafted an earlier version of the address in 1792.

Detailed explanation-3: -In his “Farewell Address, ” Washington offered his advice to the citizens of the United States. His key points were to warn Americans against the danger of political parties, to remain neutral in foreign conflicts and to celebrate their achievements.

Detailed explanation-4: -2.3: Why would Alexander Hamilton have been Washington’s choice to write a draft of the Farewell Address? Washington noticed that government is very important to Hamilton, so he let him write the draft. They also had similar viewpoints (federalists).

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