It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now
at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim [principle] no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.... — President George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796
9 President Washington was offering this advice because he believed
(1) the destiny of the United States was to rule other countries
(2) the United States should seek alliances with other nations
(3) alliances could draw the United States into wars
(4) the United States should break its agreements with France
(3) Alliances could draw the United States into wars.
Explanation:
Since its inception, the American republic was wary of distant foreign entanglements, especially in Europe. That was the feeling of a majority in society in different times. Those attitudes changed in the 20th century, only after WWII. In the first decade of the American government of Washington, there were debates and the temptation to side with France or Britain in their contemporary wars. Washington decided to stay neutral because he knew the US was not strong enough to fight war.
The Enlightenment ideas were the main influences for American Colonies to become their own nation. Some of the leaders of the American Revolution were influenced by Enlightenment ideas which are, freedom of speech, equality, freedom of press, and religious tolerance.
The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "D. It stayed the same resulting in no losses or gains for the North during the war." The economy in the North during the Civil War is that it <span>stayed the same resulting in no losses or gains for the North during the war.</span>
The correct answer is A) prepare and approve the party's beliefs
At the party's convention, delegates gather to draft the party's platform for the Presidential election and eventually work their way to nominate their candidate for that year's Presidential election.