When Washington wrote that the maxim “honesty is the best policy” should be applied to foreign relations, he meant that there was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future. This implies that the United States should openly communicate its stance and intentions regarding foreign relations, rather than being secretive or ambiguous.
Use the excerpt to answer the question. What did Washington mean when he wrote that the maxim “honesty is the best policy” should be applied to foreign relations? (1 point) Responses The United States should have announced that it was cutting off relations with other nations. The United States should have announced that it was cutting off relations with other nations. The United States should have terminated its formal relationships with European nations. The United States should have terminated its formal relationships with European nations. There was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future. There was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future. The president should privately reassure foreign leaders that America stands with them but publicly maintain a separation from other nations’ policies.
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