Question
1
“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.
“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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
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.
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.