Question 1 through 3 is based on the following Paragraph.
1. Washington encouraged the sanctity of the Union with the following exhortation: “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. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts, of common dangers, sufferings, and successes.”
2. He also voiced his opinion on Political Parties: “I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the State, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally.”
3. Washington firmly believed in two items crucial to human thriving: “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness--these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.”
4. As for America’s role in the world, Washington said: “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct.” And “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world, so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs that honesty is always. the best policy. I repeat, therefore, let those engagements be unwise to extend them.”
______ President George Washington, form his Farewell Address delivered in 1796
1) In the context of Paragraph 2, what does Washington mean by “discriminations”?
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6 points
A. racial prejudices
B. party loyalties
C. regional preferences
D. wise discernments
2) In the third paragraph, what represents the “the firmest props of the duties of men”?
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7 points
A. religion and morality
B. patriotism
C. political prosperity
D. happiness
(3) Each of the following are ideas which Washington supports Except
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7 points
A. fidelity to existing engagements
B. religion
C. political parties
D. national unity
