3. Washington longed to retire to his fields at Mount Vernon. But he soon realized that the Nation under its Articles of Confederation was not functioning well, so he became a prime mover in the steps leading to the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. When the new Constitution was ratified, the Electoral College unanimously elected Washington President.

Question

He did not infringe upon the policy making powers that he felt the Constitution gave Congress. But the determination of foreign policy became preponderantly a Presidential concern. When the French Revolution led to a major war between France and England, Washington refused to accept entirely the recommendations of either his Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who was pro-French, or his Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, who was pro-British. Rather, he insisted upon a neutral course until the United States could grow stronger. —WhiteHouse.gov
a. Why did Jefferson and Hamilton want to adopt a policy of neutrality?

Answer 1

Jefferson wanted to adopt a policy of neutrality because he believed that the United States should support the French Revolution, which he saw as a continuation of the American Revolution and a fight for liberty and democracy. Hamilton, on the other hand, wanted to adopt a policy of neutrality because he believed that maintaining a neutral stance would protect American trade and economic interests, which were closely tied to Britain.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Jefferson wanted to support the French Revolution and its ideals of liberty and democracy. Hamilton wanted to protect American trade and economic interests, which were tied to Britain.