In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised the nation "to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world." Which American foreign policy is expressed in this statement?

Question

A. the policy of collective security
B. the policy of internationalism
C. the policy of containment
D. the policy of isolationism

Answer 1

The American foreign policy expressed in George Washington's statement to "steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world" is D. the policy of isolationism. Washington advocated for the United States to remain detached from entangling alliances and international conflicts, which aligns with the principles of isolationism.