Question

George Washington talked about foreign alliances in his farewell address. How did George Washington feel about foreign alliances?
A.
He did not want to form alliances with nations already at war.
B.
He did not want to see permanent foreign alliances.
C.
He believed alliances were the best chance at protection.
D.
He only wanted the U.S. to form alliances with European nations.

Answer 1

B. He did not want to see permanent foreign alliances.

Washington warned against "entangling" or permanent alliances, advising neutrality and independent foreign policy rather than binding long-term commitments.