Question

I know too that it is a maxim [principle] with us, and I think a wise one, not to entagle ourselves with the affairs' of Europe...

--Thomas Jefferson, 1787



Which Document echoes the advice given by Thomas Jefferson in this statement?

a
Washington's Farewell Address
b
Mayflower Compact
c
Declaration of Independence
d
Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson's advice on avoiding European entanglements is echoed in Washington's Farewell Address, where Washington advised against permanent alliances with foreign nations and emphasized cultivating peace.

Step-by-step explanation:

The advice given by Thomas Jefferson in his statement from 1787 about not entangling the United States with European affairs echoes Washington's Farewell Address. In his address, George Washington advised the nation to steer clear of permanent alliances with foreign nations and to avoid becoming entangled in European conflicts. Washington emphasized the importance of maintaining good faith and justice towards all nations while cultivating peace and harmony. This sentiment is clearly aligned with Jefferson's principle and was a cornerstone of early American foreign policy.

Answer 2

D is your answer... Articles of Confederation. :)