Sedition Act

1) In your own words, explain why three of the Congressmen were in favor of the Sedition Act, and three were against it; 2) Who was right, the proponents of the Sedition Act or the opponents? Explain your answer; 3) Which political party seemed to support the Sedition Act? Which political party opposed it? 

Washington's Farewell Address

George Washington's Farewell Address contains his advice to the citizens of the newly independent United States when he retired in 1797. For each of the four quotes below, put each piece of advice in your own words, and explain whether you feel that the advice would still hold true for us in 2008, and explain why, or why not 

1. "The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is.... to have with them as little political connection as possible. It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances [friendships] with any portion of the foreign world"

2. "As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible, avoiding occasions of expense."

3. "Let me now .... warn you .... against the baneful [troubling] effects of the spirit of party. This spirit, unfortunately, is truly our worst enemy. The domination of one faction [political party] over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, is frightful. It leads to .... the ruin of public liberty."

4. ".... religion and morality [good behavior] are essential ... morality [can not] be maintained without religion .... It is true that virtue [goodness] and morality are a necessary part of [good] government."

Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior

For each of the rules your group is assigned, write (1) the rule number and rule; (2) what it means in your own words; and (3) how Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior might be useful today in getting along with others.