Question

When Britain and France went to war in 1793, the United States:

A. supported France because of the Franco-American alliance.

B. supported Britain because of its conservative government. expressed neutrality, warning Americans not to aid either side.

C. allied with other nations to oppose both Britain and France.

Answer 1

The right option is:

"(It) expressed neutrality, warning Americans not to aid either side. "

Step-by-step explanation:

The government of George Washington was divided. Some ministers wanted to join Britain against France, and others supported France and believed the USA should back France out of gratitude for its key support in the Revolutionary War. It wasn´t a good time, the United States were not prepared for a war, the new republic was economically weak and there were fears that any engagement could lead to European intervention. So, Washington opted for neutrality.