What policy did President Washington follow during the period of war in Europe following the French Revolution? A. he remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict. B. he acted to promote democracy across Europe. C. he promised to fight European powers who threatened American neutrality. D. he signed Jay's Treaty to form an alliance with Britain.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. he remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict. President George Washington's administration adopted a policy of neutrality during the conflicts in Europe that followed the French Revolution, believing that the United States should avoid entangling alliances and conflicts with European powers. In his Farewell Address, he advised against forming permanent alliances with foreign nations.