The following passage is taken from a proclamation signed by President George Washington in 1793. “It appears that a state of war exists between Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, and the United Netherlands, of the one part, and France on the other; and the duty and interest of the United States require, that [we] should with sincerity and good faith adopt and pursue a conduct friendly and impartial toward the belligerent (combating) powers.” Which of the following policies was President Washington recommending?
Photo Credit: GraphicaArtis / Getty Images
Retry
Correct
Incorrect
The Proclamation of Neutrality declared the nation’s neutral stance in the ongoing conflict between France and Great Britain. The proclamation also emphasized that any American found aiding either side in the war would face legal consequences and be subjected to legal proceedings.
The following passage is taken from a proclamation signed by President George Washington in 1793. “It appears that a state of war exists between Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, and the United Netherlands, of the one part, and France on the other; and the duty and interest of the United States require, that [we] should with sincerity and good faith adopt and pursue a conduct friendly and impartial toward the belligerent (combating) powers.” Which of the following policies was President Washington recommending?
- Imperialism
- Isolationism
- Neutrality
- Colonialism