“By interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, [we] entangle our peace and

Question

prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice. . . . It is our
true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.”
-Source: George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796
Which of the following developments in the early 1800s best represented the continuation of
the ideas expressed in the passage?
(2 points)
Supporting the French in the French Revolutionary Wars
A constitutional amendment banning political parties
The rise of a foreign policy of non-involvement
The creation of the Alien and Sedition Acts

Answer 1

The development in the early 1800s that best represented the continuation of the ideas expressed in the passage is:

The rise of a foreign policy of non-involvement.

This aligns with George Washington’s warning against entangling foreign alliances and reflects his vision of maintaining American independence and neutrality in international affairs.