George Washington's Farewell Address Primary Source Analysis

Students will read and analyze excerpts from President Washington's Farewell Address by defining 8 words, answering 18 questions, and completing 3 creative tasks. This would be great for a sub and the answers are included where appropriate!

 Sample questions include:
--How does Washington set the stage for his speech?
--Explain one of the first challenges Washington believes Americans will face, and why.
--Identify Americans’ responsibility in countering said challenge.|
--How does Washington remind Americans that unity should prevail over divisive factions?
--Where does Washington see the opportunity for internal factions to be the greatest? Give an example and explain why.
--Explain the warning Washington makes in the 7th paragraph.
--Where in the speech did Washington appear most relatable and most presidential, and why?

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