Question

1) In what way does Washington suggest that he favors and would encourage equality for all citizens?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Washington mentions terms such as: "no local prejudices", "no separate views", "comprehensive and equal eye", "free government", and "win the affections of its citizens", where it can be seen that he is seeking a fair and equal government for all.  He clearly states his interest in making the country great and prosperous for all his people.

Explanation:

2. Washington talks about the "eternal rules or order and right, which heaven itself has ordained".  By this phrase he means that, in order to have God's blessing, the United States must be a country that follows those basic principles, that knows that things must be done the right way, and that moral and virtue must be respected.

3. He refers to the republican model as an experiment because it is the first of its kind.  This new government is just starting out and no other country follows this model, so Washington is aware that it is an "experimental" form of government.  Since it had never been applied anywhere, no one knew for sure if it would work or not.