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George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
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"Awesome document analysis resource for Washington's Farewell Address. We read this as a class and then students answered the questions that followed -- led to some great class conversations! Thank you for this resource!"
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"Great resource! Good analysis activity and super easy to implement! Love the resources from this seller!"
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Description

This George Washington's Farewell Address analysis activity features a two page excerpt of the President's famous speech from 1796. In it, Washington warns America of the dangers of a 2 Party System and about getting entangled in foreign affairs.

This is a wonderful speech for students to read and analyze as his arguments are still so relevant to today. The speech has been recognized for years as a masterful guide to government. In 1825, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison recommended the use of Washington's Farewell Address for students to study at the University of Virginia.

After reading, students complete five open-ended opinion and analysis questions that should guide an excellent class discussion.

An editable Google Docs version of the activity and answer key for this are both included.

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George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet

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Teaching Duration
40 minutes

What others say

"Awesome document analysis resource for Washington's Farewell Address. We read this as a class and then students answered the questions that followed -- led to some great class conversations! Thank you for this resource!"
star
Kayla S.
"Great resource! Good analysis activity and super easy to implement! Love the resources from this seller!"
star
Rachael F.

Description

This George Washington's Farewell Address analysis activity features a two page excerpt of the President's famous speech from 1796. In it, Washington warns America of the dangers of a 2 Party System and about getting entangled in foreign affairs.

This is a wonderful speech for students to read and analyze as his arguments are still so relevant to today. The speech has been recognized for years as a masterful guide to government. In 1825, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison recommended the use of Washington's Farewell Address for students to study at the University of Virginia.

After reading, students complete five open-ended opinion and analysis questions that should guide an excellent class discussion.

An editable Google Docs version of the activity and answer key for this are both included.

Please take a moment to "Like" my page on Facebook for updates, giveaways, links and more! Thanks!

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
March 23, 2026
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Awesome document analysis resource for Washington's Farewell Address. We read this as a class and then students answered the questions that followed -- led to some great class conversations! Thank you for this resource!
Mrs S Math Class
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217 reviews • Kentucky
Grades taught: 8th
Well made!
Rated 5 out of 5
November 18, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
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Perfect for students to practice analyzing sources.
Natasha B.
7 reviews
Grades taught: 11th
Great Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
November 6, 2025
This really helped my students better understand the farewell address.
I DIG Teaching
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496 reviews • Tennessee
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Helpful resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 21, 2025
This was a great analysis worksheet for my 8th graders on this important speech.
Ashley B.
52 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Helpful Activity
Rated 4 out of 5
August 4, 2025
Met expectations
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This activity helped my students break apart and understand George Washington's Farewell Address.
Kandie H.
197 reviews • Michigan
Grades taught: 7th, 8th
Rated 4 out of 5
May 21, 2025
Engaging, well-designed, and easy to use in class!
History Rewind
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933 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
May 8, 2025
Great resource. Good intro to primary sources for 8th graders
lela P.
111 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 1, 2025
Great resource. I used this with my 11th grade history class and it went very well.
Michael T.
223 reviews
Grades taught: 11th

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Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (e.g., Washington’s Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech, King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”), including how they address related themes and concepts.
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
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