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“Europe has a set of primary interests which

to us have none; or a very remote relation. .

. . Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us

to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the

ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the

ordinary combinations and collisions of her

friendships or enmities.”

Excerpt 2

“Citizens by birth or choice of a common

country, that country has a right to concentrate

your affections. The name of American, which

belongs to you in your national capacity,

must always exalt the just pride of patriotism

more than any appellation derived from local

discriminations.”

1. The purpose is to encourage Americans

to unify despite regional differences.

_____ 2. The purpose is to encourage Americans

to remain neutral in foreign conflicts.

_____ 3. The excerpt was influenced by the

ratification of Jay’s Treaty and conflict

between Great Britain and France.

_____ 4. The excerpt was influenced by the

political divisions that formed around

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas

Jefferson.

1 answer

Based on the excerpts provided, the following evaluations can be made:

  1. The purpose is to encourage Americans to unify despite regional differences. True - The second excerpt emphasizes the significance of a shared national identity over regional affiliations, aiming to foster unity among citizens.

  2. The purpose is to encourage Americans to remain neutral in foreign conflicts. True - The first excerpt advocates for American neutrality in European affairs, suggesting that involvement in foreign politics is unwise.

  3. The excerpt was influenced by the ratification of Jay’s Treaty and conflict between Great Britain and France. True - While not explicitly stated, the context of the first excerpt can be linked to the larger geopolitical tensions of the time, including reactions to Jay's Treaty and the ongoing conflict between Britain and France.

  4. The excerpt was influenced by the political divisions that formed around Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. True - The political climate of the period, characterized by divisions between Federalists (Hamilton) and Democratic-Republicans (Jefferson), likely influenced the sentiments expressed in both excerpts regarding national unity and foreign policy.

Thus, all statements can be marked as true.