Foreign Affairs: President George Washington (1789-1797)
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Why were some Americans against having a standing national army?

  • They wanted a larger army to show power.
  • They feared it could be used to take away their liberty. (correct)
  • They thought it would be too expensive to maintain.
  • They believed the State militia troops were ineffective.

    • Why had the army disbanded after the American Revolution?

  • The government lacked the funds to keep the army active. (correct)
  • The army was defeated in battle.
  • The army was disbanded by Congress.
  • The soldiers refused to serve anymore.

    • Which country controlled Canada and refused to abandon their forts in the Ohio Valley?

  • Spain
  • United States
  • France
  • Britain (correct)

    • Why did some Americans believe that State militia troops were sufficient for defense?

    <p>They believed a national army could oppress them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were Washington and many others hesitant to join another war?

    <p>Due to the horrors and costs of war they experienced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was seeking U.S. help in its war against the British in 1793?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did George Washington announce a policy of neutrality after the United States signed a treaty with France?

    <p>Because he believed the United States was not prepared for war and wanted to avoid getting involved in another conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the foundation of U.S. foreign policy for the next century following Washington's decision to remain neutral?

    <p>Isolationism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did George Washington's policy of neutrality lead to in terms of U.S. foreign relations with France and Great Britain?

    <p>Hostility from both France and Great Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the French view the Jay Treaty negotiated by John Jay as an alliance between the United States and Great Britain?

    <p>Because the Jay Treaty violated France's own treaty with the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the French navy attacking U.S. merchant ships after the Jay Treaty was negotiated?

    <p>U.S. merchant ships were seized by French warships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unintended consequence resulted from President Adams' attempt to address conflicts arising from the Jay Treaty?

    <p>French naval attacks on U.S. merchant ships increased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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