What was the main purpose of Washington's Neutrality Proclamation?(1 point)

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He wanted to remain neutral while his newly-elected cabinet developed an economic plan.
He wanted to remain neutral while his newly-elected cabinet developed an economic plan.

He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.

He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.
He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.

He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain.

Answer 1

The main purpose of Washington's Neutrality Proclamation was:

He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.