Kush was flourished by trade. They were near Nubia, and Nubia was one of the best places to flourish. Kush was also protected by Askum in Ethopia. Hope this helps!
The answer is the first one
According to the passage, President Washington believed that the United States should "(3) avoid involvement in the political disputes of <span>Europe" because it could not afford to be dragged into another war. </span>
