What was the purpose of Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation?
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He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain.
He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain.
He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.
He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.
He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
He wanted to remain neutral as his newly elected cabinet developed an economic plan.
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The correct response is:
He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
Washington's Neutrality Proclamation, issued in 1793, aimed to keep the United States neutral in the conflict between France and Britain, reflecting his desire to avoid entanglement in foreign wars.
