During the war between Britain and France, particularly the conflict known as the Revolutionary War in the late 18th century and later the Napoleonic Wars, President George Washington opted for a policy of neutrality. Washington believed that the United States should avoid entanglements in European conflicts that did not directly affect the nation's interests.
To clarify:
- The U.S. remained neutral and did not enter the war. Washington emphasized the importance of neutrality in his Farewell Address, warning against alliances and political factions that could drag the country into foreign wars.
Thus, the correct answer is that the U.S. remained neutral and did not enter the war.