Select the quote from the text that best explains why Washington chose to be neutral in the conflict between the French and the British.

Question

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"Washington longed to retire to his fields at Mount Vernon."

"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."

"Rather, he [Washington] insisted upon a neutral course until the United States could grow stronger."

Based on the evidence from the text, why did Washington reject the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopt a policy of neutrality?

(1 point)

Washington feared that choosing France's side in the war would insult the British

Washington was timid about taking military action.

Washington felt that the nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution.

Washington was upset over the murder of the French king.

Answer 1

1. The quote that best explains why Washington chose to be neutral in the conflict between the French and the British is:

"Rather, he [Washington] insisted upon a neutral course until the United States could grow stronger."

2. Based on the evidence from the text, the reason Washington rejected the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopted a policy of neutrality is:

Washington felt that the nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution.