George Washington's Farewell Address – Primary Source
A primary-source analysis activity using excerpts from George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address to build historical context, close reading, and text-summarizing skills.
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A primary-source analysis activity using excerpts from George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address to build historical context, close reading, and text-summarizing skills.
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