Q10 Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows: Washington longed to retire to his fields at Mount Vernon. But he soon realized that the Nation under its Articles of Confederation was not functioning well, so he became a prime mover in the steps leading to the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. When the new Constitution was ratified, the Electoral College unanimously elected Washington President. He did not infringe upon the policy making powers that he felt the Constitution gave Congress. But the determination of foreign policy became preponderantly a Presidential concern. When the French Revolution led to a major war between France and England, Washington refused to accept entirely the recommendations of either his Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who was pro-French, or his Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, who was pro-British. Rather, he insisted upon a neutral course until the United States could grow stronger. —WhiteHouse.gov Based on evidence from your text, why did Washington reject the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopt a policy of neutrality? (1 point) Responses Washington feared that war would divide the nation. Washington feared that war would divide the nation. Washington was upset over the murder of the French king. Washington was upset over the murder of the French king. Washington was timid about taking military action. Washington was timid about taking military action. The nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution. The nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution. Question 11 Q11 Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine? (1 point) Responses The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty. The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty. Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited. Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited. International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances. International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances. The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged. The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged. Question 12 Q12 Why did Jefferson and his Democratic Republican party oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade? (1 point) Responses The Democratic Republicans believed they would lead to a reduction in farming and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods. The Democratic Republicans believed they would lead to a reduction in farming and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods. The Democratic Republicans felt they posed a threat to slavery in the South. The Democratic Republicans felt they posed a threat to slavery in the South. The Democratic Republicans believed they would negatively affect American trade relations with other nations. The Democratic Republicans believed they would negatively affect American trade relations with other nations. The Democratic Republicans felt they would corrupt the nation and give power only to a wealthy few. The Democratic Republicans felt they would corrupt the nation and give power only to a wealthy few. Question 13 Q13 Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows: "The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. . . . Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition. . .?" —George Washington, Farewell Address Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements best summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy? (1 point) Responses The United States should stop trying to influence European politics. The United States should stop trying to influence European politics. Europe’s interests are similar to those of the United States and should be supported if they are threatened. Europe’s interests are similar to those of the United States and should be supported if they are threatened. The United States can take advantage of Europe’s ambition. The United States can take advantage of Europe’s ambition. The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade. The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade. Question 14 Q14 Use the image below to answer the question that follows: The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to - (1 point) Responses encourage European powers to invest in Latin America encourage European powers to invest in Latin America deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

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Based on the questions provided:

Question 10: Based on evidence from your text, why did Washington reject the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopt a policy of neutrality?
Response: Washington feared that war would divide the nation.


Question 11: Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
Response: Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.


Question 12: Why did Jefferson and his Democratic Republican party oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade?
Response: The Democratic Republicans believed they would lead to a reduction in farming and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods.


Question 13: Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements best summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy?
Response: The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade.


Question 14: The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to -
Response: prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere.


These answers synthesize the information presented in the respective excerpts and questions accurately.