Washington wanted politicians to explore how best to advance research and learning in the new nation and addressed the need for safer highways and a postal system. Congress responded to the speech of Washington much as the British parliament had historically responded to the king's speech, they drafted and delivered a statement that precisely replicated the speech of Washington, promising Congressional collaboration. That stayed like that until 1913, when Woodrow Wilson personally delivered his address to Congress. President Franklin Roosevelt adopted Wilson's practice of personal delivery, and it has since become a 20th century tradition.
Washington wanted politicians to explore how best to advance research and learning in the new nation and addressed the need for safer highways and a postal system. Congress responded to the speech of Washington much as the British parliament had historically responded to the king's speech, they drafted and delivered a statement that precisely replicated the speech of Washington, promising Congressional collaboration. That stayed like that until 1913, when Woodrow Wilson personally delivered his address to Congress. President Franklin Roosevelt adopted Wilson's practice of personal delivery, and it has since become a 20th century tradition.
They wanted a route that was not only quicker, but safer and less rough. A passage that was easy to navigate and ensure the goods to trade would arrive at their destination and the ships would return with the exchanged goods and profits.
