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.
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to deliver a warning to the American people
to deliver a warning to the American people
to express his gratitude for being allowed to serve
to express his gratitude for being allowed to serve
to announce that he will not seek a third term
to announce that he will not seek a third term
to express his concern for his country’s future
to express his concern for his country’s future
to give his audience a call to action toward service
to give his audience a call to action toward service
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These choices reflect Washington's intentions in his farewell address to highlight the importance of unity and to caution against the divisive forces that could threaten the nation's future.
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