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Why were some Americans against having a standing national army?
Why were some Americans against having a standing national army?
Why had the army disbanded after the American Revolution?
Why had the army disbanded after the American Revolution?
Which country controlled Canada and refused to abandon their forts in the Ohio Valley?
Which country controlled Canada and refused to abandon their forts in the Ohio Valley?
Why did some Americans believe that State militia troops were sufficient for defense?
Why did some Americans believe that State militia troops were sufficient for defense?
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Why were Washington and many others hesitant to join another war?
Why were Washington and many others hesitant to join another war?
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Which country was seeking U.S. help in its war against the British in 1793?
Which country was seeking U.S. help in its war against the British in 1793?
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Why did George Washington announce a policy of neutrality after the United States signed a treaty with France?
Why did George Washington announce a policy of neutrality after the United States signed a treaty with France?
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What was the foundation of U.S. foreign policy for the next century following Washington's decision to remain neutral?
What was the foundation of U.S. foreign policy for the next century following Washington's decision to remain neutral?
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What did George Washington's policy of neutrality lead to in terms of U.S. foreign relations with France and Great Britain?
What did George Washington's policy of neutrality lead to in terms of U.S. foreign relations with France and Great Britain?
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Why did the French view the Jay Treaty negotiated by John Jay as an alliance between the United States and Great Britain?
Why did the French view the Jay Treaty negotiated by John Jay as an alliance between the United States and Great Britain?
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What was the consequence of the French navy attacking U.S. merchant ships after the Jay Treaty was negotiated?
What was the consequence of the French navy attacking U.S. merchant ships after the Jay Treaty was negotiated?
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What unintended consequence resulted from President Adams' attempt to address conflicts arising from the Jay Treaty?
What unintended consequence resulted from President Adams' attempt to address conflicts arising from the Jay Treaty?
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