George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet

This George Washington's Farewell Address analysis activity features a two page excerpt of the President's famous speech from 1796. In it, Washington warns America of the dangers of a 2 Party System and about getting entangled in foreign affairs.

This is a wonderful speech for students to read and analyze as his arguments are still so relevant to today. The speech has been recognized for years as a masterful guide to government. In 1825, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison recommended the use of Washington's Farewell Address for students to study at the University of Virginia.

After reading, students complete five open-ended opinion and analysis questions that should guide an excellent class discussion.

An editable Google Docs version of the activity and answer key for this are both included.

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