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APUSH Review: George Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation and Farewell Address
Shoutout to: Mr.Rodemeyer’s class in Iowa, you rock!
Everything You Need To Know About Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation And Farewell Address To Succeed In APUSH

2. Neutrality Proclamation
“The duty and interest of the United States require that they should adopt a conduct friendly and impartial toward the (warring) powers. I have thought fit to declare the position of the United States to observe a conduct towards those powers respectfully; and warn our citizens to avoid all acts which may in any manner tend to (go against) this position.”
Background Info:
During the French Rev (1790s), conflict emerged between France and Great Britain
Washington issued the following proclamation (1793):
Highlighted disputes between Jefferson (Democratic-Republicans) and Hamilton (Federalists)
Check out Hamilton’s “Cabinet Battle #2” - so good!

3. Key Concept 3.1, III, C
Washington’s Farewell Address is SPECIFICALLY Mention in the APUSH Curriculum
This topic is GREAT for Multiple-Choice and Short Answer Questions
Big Idea Questions?
How did Washington view political parties?
How did his ideas help influence foreign policy for decades to come?

4. Historical Background
Issued in 1796 as Washington left office
Written by Washington and his boy Hamilton
Helped influence US foreign policy for years to come - great synthesis point

5. Key Parts Of The Address
The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith…… Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation.
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 it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.
“The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism…. The disorders and miseries which result gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of public liberty.”
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Washington warned of foreign entanglements
Washington’s ghost will hover over foreign policy debates for decades to come
Foreign Policy - Continuity until after WWII
He also warned of political parties
Not followed by the country….
Check out Hamilton’s “One Last Time”
Sorry Bro??

6. Test Tips Multiple-Choice and Short Answer:
Excerpt: Who would agree, who would disagree?
Impacts of the proclamation/address
Essays:
Synthesis Point - ANY Foreign Policy Essay
WWI, WWII

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Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr - the most talented person ALIVE
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