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President Washington decided not to run for a third term in 1796. To announce his decision, he wrote a farewell address. This document is considered as important to the nation as the founding documents. Read President Washington's Farewell Address carefully. Then summarize what he had to say about the issues listed in the table.

benefits of the federal
government (pages 5 and 6)

problems with a two-party
system (pages 16-18)

the issue of taxation (page 22)

the importance of education
(page 21)

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benefits of the federal government (pages 5 and 6): The government supports independence and domestic tranquility (peace at home). The union contributes to personal and collective happiness, and so the people should support it and be loyal.

problems with a two-party system (pages 16-18): Political parties are dangerous. They lead to jealousy, corruption, and foreign influence.

the issue of taxation (page 22): The government has to have revenue, so it has to tax. Therefore, people should willingly pay taxes.

the importance of education (page 21): Public opinion should be enlightened (informed, educated), so the nation should have schools.

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