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I think it's because Georgia's western boundary was pushed all the way to the Mississippi River.
what was this for a American government class?
"Honesty is the best policy" means that it is always best to tell the unvarnished truth. When we apply that to the area of foreign relations, it means that the interests of the US and their opinions on a foreign matter must be clear and said withouth any hessitation. Lying is the best way to lose credibility in the international game, therefore , all the officials must rely on "true" facts and those are the ones that will be the best way to reach the best solution.
It is an example of civic virtue. Civic virtue refers to the citizens' effort to support the community where them live by sharing moral values and other standard accepted by that specific culture. This could include voting, showing empathy (helping your neighbor) and so forth.
