THE EARLY REPUBLIC PRETEST:

Question

HOW DID WASHINGTON HANDLE THE WAR BETWEEN BRITAIN AND FRANCE?
1. THE US FORMED AN ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE TO FIGHT AGAINST BRITAIN.
2. THE US FORMED AN ALLIANCE WITH BRITAIN TO AGAINST FRANCE.
3. THE US ENTERED THE WAR AFTER PAYING OFF ITS NATIONAL DEBT.
4. THE US REMAINED NEUTRAL AND DID NOT ENTER THE WAR.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

4. THE US REMAINED NEUTRAL AND DID NOT ENTER THE WAR.

During George Washington's presidency, he upheld a policy of neutrality in the conflict between Britain and France, particularly during the Wars of the French Revolution. This principle was later formally articulated in his Farewell Address.