Question

what was the purpose of Washington’s neutrality proclamation?

a. He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.
b. He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain.
c. He wanted to make it clear that the US supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
d. He felt strongly that we should support French.

Answer 1

c. He wanted to make it clear that the US supported neither France nor Britain in their war.