Question

Read the excerpt from George Washington's Farewell Address and answer the question.

So likewise, a passionate attachment of one nation for another produces a variety of evils. . . . [S]uch attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. . . . Such an attachment of a small or weak towards a great and powerful nation dooms the former to be the satellite of the latter.
Based on this excerpt, what was one of the messages of Washington's Farewell Address?

A
The United States should avoid forming alliances with other countries.

B
The United States should make trade agreements with powerful countries.

C
The United States should model its policies on those of stronger countries.

D
The United States should use its economic strength to help weaker countries.

Answer 1

I think it’s A I’m not for sure

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Answer 2

The correct answer is A) the United States should avoid forming alliances with other countries.

Based on this excerpt, one of the messages of Washington's Farewell Address was "The United States should avoid forming alliances with other countries."

US President George Washington said goodbye to the country in a farewell address in a letter he wrote and was published on September 19, 1796. Furthermore, it was not only a "goodby-thank you" letter. Washington used that opportunity to warn American people of the possible dangers that lurked the nation. Specifically, the warned people about the risks of foreign alliances. He did not support to compromise the US interests in order to have a long alliance with other nations.