Question

Read the following quote from George Washington’s farewell address:

…every part of our country thus feels an immediate and particular interest in Union, all the parts combined cannot fail to find in the united mass of means and efforts greater strength, greater resource, proportionably greater security from external danger, a less frequent interruption of their peace by foreign nations; and, what is of inestimable value, they must derive from Union an exemption from those broils and wars between themselves…

Which conclusion can most accurately be drawn based on this quote?

George Washington feared that growing tensions between the North and the South would divide the nation and lead to Civil War.
George Washington was unhappy that his term of office was coming to an end and was searching for a way to extend his Presidency to a third term.
George Washington believed that the success of the nation rested in the Union, but recognized that both internal and external conflicts could disrupt it.
George Washington knew that after he left office Congress would declare war on Great Britain and the Revolution would be fought all over again.

Answer 1

George Washington believed that the success of the nation rested in the Union, but recognized that both internal and external conflicts could disrupt it.

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Answer 2

The answer is:

George Washington believed that the success of the nation rested in the Union, but recognized that both internal and external conflicts could disrupt it.

Step-by-step explanation:

If all members of the union stay united, the union as a whole will have more strength, be safer and foreign nations will not be tempted to challenge the union or its tranquility. At the same time, it will help avoid conflicts among the members. That´s Washington´s message.