In the spirit of Dear Abby (click the name for the wiki link to learn more about 'Dear Abby' and click HERE for a silly Thanksgiving example of the kinds of letters Dear Abby answers) the United States has turned to America's favorite founding father George Washington for advice on how to deal with other countries.
Here is the letter America wrote to George:
"Dear Georgie,
I recently went through a very violent (some might call it 'revolutionary') break up with my former partner. We had been together for a looong time but I just couldn't take it anymore. Should I stay friends with my former partner or break ties? What should I doooo?
Sincerely,
Confused in US of A"
Your task: Prove that you understand George Washington's Farewell Address by pretending to be George Washington and writing a letter back to 'Confused in the US of A'. Use your annotated Farewell Address (what we worked on in class) to help you. Your letter should be in modern, conversational English (not GW's fancy old talk from 1796) and explain Georgie's opinion on what the relationship between the US and other countries (particularly in Europe) should be.
Your letter should have: a greeting to 'Confused in US of A', an explanation of the issue and what the USA should do, and why it is important for them to take his advice (what could happen if the US doesn't?)
DUE DATE: Monday, December 2 - Letter should be posted on your blog!
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