THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE
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Question
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Which was not one of the greatest dangers that the nation faced according President Washington in his Farewell Address?
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Avoid making permanent alliances or enemies with foreign nations
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Do not form political parties, they will divide the nation
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Do not expand the nation to the west, it will cause too many conflicts with Native Americans
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Do not increase the national debt; avoid deficit spending.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Among the many challenges George Washington faced as the first President of the US, one of the most pressing was the national debt incurred during the Revolutionary War. When Washington took office, the federal government was essentially bankrupt, and its bonds nearly worthless.
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