Question

Following America's independence, England and France continued to fight each other. Washington believed that the United States should

A.
support France.
B.
stay hostile towards both countries.
C.
stay neutral in the conflict.
D.
support England.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Stay neutral in the conflict.

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Answer 2

Washington believed that the United States should stay neutral in the conflict.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The American Army had fought with both France and Britain prior to the independence of the United States.
• The relations among the three were still bitter and there were no signs of them getting better as all three countries chose to establish their dominance through exhibiting military might and power.
• But in order to isolate the United States from the possible losses caused due to war, Thomas Jefferson published a proclamation named as the 'Proclamation of Neutrality' and officially declared that the United States would not be a party to the war.