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

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

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

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

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The correct response is:

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

Washington's Neutrality Proclamation, issued in 1793, aimed to maintain peace and avoid entanglement in the conflicts between European powers, particularly between France and Britain.