Checkpoint 1: George Washington’s Presidency and Precedents (7.8 a-b, e, g) 6. Read the two passages. Then decide whether each statement is related to Excerpt 1 or Excerpt 2 from Washington’s Farewell Address. y Write E1 for Excerpt 1.y Write E2 for Excerpt 2. _____ 1. The purpose is to encourage Americans to unify despite regional differences. _____ 2. The purpose is to encourage Americans to remain neutral in foreign conflicts. _____ 3. The excerpt was influenced by the ratification of Jay’s Treaty and conflict between Great Britain and France. _____ 4. The excerpt was influenced by the political divisions that formed around Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Excerpt 1 “Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. . . . Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities.” Excerpt 2 “Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.” 4. How does this excerpt from Washington’s Farewell Address suggest the United States should act in foreign relations? A A It suggests that Europe has different interests than the United States and that the United States cannot detach from Europe. B B It suggests that Europe has different interests than the United States and that the United States should pursue its own interests. C C It suggests that Europe has frequent controversies that involve the United States and that the United States should have hostility toward Europe. D D It suggests that Europe has frequent controversies that involve the United States and that the United States must develop stronger ties with Europe. 5. How did Washington set a precedent when he left office? (Choose 2) A A He only served two terms. B B He helped power transition peacefully. C C He stated in his Farewell Address that he would start a new political party. D D He stated in his Farewell Address that the United States should build permanent foreign alliances. “Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities... Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course.” —George Washington, 1796

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E2 - The purpose is to encourage Americans to unify despite regional differences.

E1 - The purpose is to encourage Americans to remain neutral in foreign conflicts.

E1 - The excerpt was influenced by the ratification of Jay’s Treaty and conflict between Great Britain and France.

E2 - The excerpt was influenced by the political divisions that formed around Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.

The correct answer is B - It suggests that Europe has different interests than the United States and that the United States should pursue its own interests.

The correct answers are A - He only served two terms and B - He helped power transition peacefully.

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Checkpoint 1: George Washington’s Presidency and Precedents (7.8 a-b, e, g) 6. Read the two passages. Then decide whether each statement is related to Excerpt 1 or Excerpt 2 from Washington’s Farewell Address. y Write E1 for Excerpt 1.y Write E2 for Excerpt 2. _____ 1. The purpose is to encourage Americans to unify despite regional differences. _____ 2. The purpose is to encourage Americans to remain neutral in foreign conflicts. _____ 3. The excerpt was influenced by the ratification of Jay’s Treaty and conflict between Great Britain and France. _____ 4. The excerpt was influenced by the political divisions that formed around Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Excerpt 1 “Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. . . . Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities.” Excerpt 2 “Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.” 4. How does this excerpt from Washington’s Farewell Address suggest the United States should act in foreign relations? A A It suggests that Europe has different interests than the United States and that the United States cannot detach from Europe. B B It suggests that Europe has different interests than the United States and that the United States should pursue its own interests. C C It suggests that Europe has frequent controversies that involve the United States and that the United States should have hostility toward Europe. D D It suggests that Europe has frequent controversies that involve the United States and that the United States must develop stronger ties with Europe. 5. How did Washington set a precedent when he left office? (Choose 2) A A He only served two terms. B B He helped power transition peacefully. C C He stated in his Farewell Address that he would start a new political party. D D He stated in his Farewell Address that the United States should build permanent foreign alliances. “Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities... Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course.” —George Washington, 1796

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E2 - The purpose is to encourage Americans to unify despite regional differences.
E1 - The purpose is to encourage Americans to remain neutral in foreign conflicts.
E1 - The excerpt was influenced by the ratification of Jay’s Treaty and conflict between Great Britain and France.
E2 - The excerpt was influenced by the political divisions that formed around Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
The correct answer is B - It suggests that Europe has different interests than the United States and that the United States should pursue its own interests.
The correct answers are A - He only served two terms and B - He helped power transition peacefully.

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1. **E2** - The purpose is to encourage Americans to unify despite regional differences. 2. **E1** - The purpose is to encourage Americans to remain neutral in foreign conflicts. 3. **E1** - The excerpt was influenced by the ratification of Jay’s Treaty and conflict between Great Britain and France. 4. **E2** - The excerpt was influenced by the political divisions that formed around Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. 4. The correct answer is **B** - It suggests that Europe has different interests than the United States and that the United States should pursue its own interests. 5. The correct answers are ** - He only served two terms and **B** - He helped power transition peacefully.