Be Prepared Grab BOTH

Papers from side table

Stretch if needed!

Washington’s Career Fought For Country

• French and Indian War• Revolutionary War

Leader of Continental Army

First President of America

Set Precedents• First Inaugural Address• Establishing 1st Cabinet• 2 year term for President • Farewell Address

Washington’s Farewell 1796 George

Washington retires after his 2nd term

Published his Farwell Address in Newspapers

World Affairs

“Steer Clear of Permanent Alliances”

“Have With Them as little political connection as possible.”

Activity In groups of no more than 3

Predict what Washington may discuss in his Farewell Address by writing your own farewell address

Brainstorm Ideas Together

Everyone MUST WRITE

Each member of each group should have the same speech written

Paragraphs #1- Opening: Informing People he

will not be running for reelection

#2- Preserving the Union:

#3- Dangers of Political Parties

Paragraphs Cont.… Paragraph #4: Religion and Morals

Paragraph #5: Foreign Policy

Paragraph #6: Admits that he has faults

Homework

Compare and contrast your Farewell Address to Washington’s on the back of the sheet

(10 bullet points TOTAL)

Hey Cliff, what’s for Homework?