Question

Use the speech to answer the question.

President George Washington delivered this farewell address before leaving office in 1796. Which statement describes President Washington’s appeal to his audience in this excerpt from his speech?

(1 point)
Responses

He stresses that natural-born and immigrant Americans have a common bond.
He stresses that natural-born and immigrant Americans have a common bond.

He tries to unite his audience under their shared background and mission.
He tries to unite his audience under their shared background and mission.

He asserts that their differences should be a source of patriotic pride.
He asserts that their differences should be a source of patriotic pride.

He describes the dangers of political factions to national unity.

Answer 1

He tries to unite his audience under their shared background and mission.

Explanation: Washington appeals to common identity and purpose (e.g., "citizens by birth or choice") to encourage unity and civic responsibility.