Washington became America's first president. George Washington's Farewell Address announced that he would not seek a third term as president. --> warning against the rise of political parties and sectionalism as a threat to national unity. • at the time Federalists and Republicans were divided between being pro-British and pro-French. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton supported England while the Jeffersonians, led by Thomas Jefferson, supported the French (• Washington's primary purpose was to avoid a war the country could not afford, and he hoped England would triumph over France.) 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.- needed to be free of foreign entanglements to make decisions based upon the needs of their constituents rather than those of their European allies
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  • In 1793, Washington made an important foreign policy precedent with his Proclamation of Neutrality
  • Despite Washington's warnings, political parties developed. The first two political parties were the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
Dangerous incurred by Foreign policy to avoid foreign entanglements. : foreign policy
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Washington warned against the growth of "factions" and political parties He warned against growing sectional tensions between the North and South He restated his desire for neutrality by warning against entangling alliances
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  • 3) This extract covers one specific field : which one --> Foreign policy • at the time Federalists and Republicans were divided between being pro-British and pro-French. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton supported England while the Jeffersonians, led by Thomas Jefferson, supported the French.
  • Why the moment is important ? In 1796, George Washington gave advice to the nation in his Farewell Address
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Dangerous people, violent, irrational
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  • Why the moment is important ? In 1796, George Washington gave advice to the nation in his Farewell Address
Before he retired, Washington gave a farewell address (speech). In it he Warned against political parties - he thought they caused arguments Urged the nation to remain neutral and not become involved in foreign alliances. Warned against a powerful military.
  • Despite Washington's warnings, political parties developed. The first two political parties were the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
  • In a farewell address, Washington offered sound political advice for his successors, calling on them to temper their political strife in favor of nationalunity and to avoid "entangling alliances" that might lead to overseas wars.
  • His voluntary retirement after two terms set a precedent honored by all Presidents until the 1940s.Washington retired with a record of astounding achievements.
  • In 1793, Washington made an important foreign policy precedent with his Proclamation of Neutrality
The second warning was to avoid foreign entanglements. : foreign policy For the United States to become the indomitable power he envisioned, it would have to avoid entanglement in European affairs and forge its own path. Washington's Address, imbued with a desire for America to isolate itself from foreign entanglements (complicated relationship with another person or country), was rooted in a yearning to gain independence from Europe. in order to sustain national unity, the United States needed to stay out of foreign affairs. This isolationist policy was not philosophical, but practical. As proven by the Proclamation of Neutrality (1793), Washington knew that the United States was not strong enough to survive another war.
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  • 3) This extract covers one specific field : which one --> Foreign policy • at the time Federalists and Republicans were divided between being pro-British and pro-French. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton supported England while the Jeffersonians, led by Thomas Jefferson, supported the French.
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  • Why the moment is important ? In 1796, George Washington gave advice to the nation in his Farewell Address
Advisory, rhetorical style but not oral , very literally. Latinate style. Washington's speech making in the rhetorical milieu of the eighteenth century.The purpose is to demonstrate Washington's adeptness in organizing a speech for effect and in polishing its language for elegance. Neither of these purposes have been demonstrated heretofore.
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  • Why the moment is important ? In 1796, George Washington gave advice to the nation in his Farewell Address
That time jealousy means vigilance
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