Question
"President Washington's Farewell Address, Sep 19,
1797"
by Miller Center
The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the Executive Government of the United States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived
when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may
conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among
the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made.
I beg you, at the same time, to do me the justice to be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations
appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country; and that in withdrawing the tender of service, which silence in my Situation might
imply, I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness, but am supported by a full
conviction that the step is compatible with both.
Use the speech to answer the question.
President George Washington delivered this farewell address before leaving office in 1796. What is President Washington’s purpose in
this excerpt from his speech? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
to announce that he will not seek a third term
to deliver a warning to the American people
to give his audience a call to action toward service
to express his gratitude for being allowed to serve
to express his concern for his country’s future
1797"
by Miller Center
The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the Executive Government of the United States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived
when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may
conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among
the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made.
I beg you, at the same time, to do me the justice to be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations
appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country; and that in withdrawing the tender of service, which silence in my Situation might
imply, I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness, but am supported by a full
conviction that the step is compatible with both.
Use the speech to answer the question.
President George Washington delivered this farewell address before leaving office in 1796. What is President Washington’s purpose in
this excerpt from his speech? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
to announce that he will not seek a third term
to deliver a warning to the American people
to give his audience a call to action toward service
to express his gratitude for being allowed to serve
to express his concern for his country’s future
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In this excerpt from President Washington's Farewell Address, his purpose is:
1. **to announce that he will not seek a third term** - This is clear as he explicitly states he has formed a resolution to decline being considered for another term in office.
2. **to express his gratitude for being allowed to serve** - He mentions his grateful respect for the past kindness of the American people, indicating his appreciation for the opportunity to serve.
So, the two correct answers are:
- to announce that he will not seek a third term
- to express his gratitude for being allowed to serve
1. **to announce that he will not seek a third term** - This is clear as he explicitly states he has formed a resolution to decline being considered for another term in office.
2. **to express his gratitude for being allowed to serve** - He mentions his grateful respect for the past kindness of the American people, indicating his appreciation for the opportunity to serve.
So, the two correct answers are:
- to announce that he will not seek a third term
- to express his gratitude for being allowed to serve