Final answer:
Answers: D) Precedent, B) Competition, and A) Neutrality. George Washington's key actions included establishing a precedent for the federal government, imposing a protective tariff to shield domestic goods from foreign competition, and advocating for a neutral stance in foreign conflicts.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answers to the student's questions about actions by the new federal government in America, the protective tariff, and George Washington's views on foreign policy are:
- D precedent. Washington believed that the actions taken by the new federal government would set an example or precedent for the future.
- B competition. A "protective tariff" is added to the price of imported goods to protect domestic products from foreign competition.
- A Washington felt any just and humane nation would practice neutrality. Based on the information provided, paraphrasing George Washington's views leads to the understanding that he supported a position of neutrality, emphasizing sincerity, good faith, and impartial conduct towards belligerent powers, without aligning with either side in the European conflict.