USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was NOT a piece of advice included in Washington’s Farewell Address?
A
stay out of foreign affairs
B
avoid political parties
C
maintain current borders
D
stay out of debt
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In this letter to “Friends and Citizens, ” Washington warned that the forces of geographical sectionalism, political factionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation’s domestic affairs threatened the stability of the republic.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -He warns the American people to be suspicious of anyone who seeks to abandon the Union, secede a portion of the country from the rest, or weaken the bonds that hold together the constitutional union.

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