George Washington's Farewell Address

Question 1

How many terms did George Washington serve as president?

Answer 1

2 terms (8 years)

Question 2

What four things did Washington’s farewell address warn about?

Answer 2

• having ties with foreign countries
• danger of political parties
• too much public debt (reduce military spending)
• to remain neutral during the conflict between foreign countries

Question 3

What were the two main political parties in the US after George Washington ended his time as president?

Answer 3

The Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republican Party

Question 4

What was the federal party’s main argument in the election of 1796?

Answer 4

They wanted a very strong federal government.

Question 5

What was the democratic-republican party’s main argument in the election of 1796?

Answer 5

They wanted a weak and limited central government and a strong state government.

Question 6

Who was the candidate for the federal party? Who supported him?

Answer 6

John Adams, Alexander Hamilton

Question 7

Who was the candidate for the democratic-republican party? Who supported him?

Answer 7

Thomas Jefferson, James Maddison