Washington and the Proclamation of Neutrality

Who was Edmond Charles Genêt?

• A British ambassador

• A French ambassador

• An American general

• A Spanish diplomat

Which political group supported France in its conflict with Great Britain?

• Federalists

• Jeffersonian-Republicans

• Loyalists

• Whigs

What did Genêt's fundraising for French privateers lead to?

• Strengthened American independence

• Disturbed American independence

• Improved relations with Britain

• Increased trade with France

What significant challenge did President George Washington face?

• Domestic policy issues

• U.S. foreign policy

• Economic recession

• Military expansion

What did Alexander Hamilton advocate for?

• War with France

• Neutrality

• Alliance with Britain

• Expansion of the navy

What was the title of the proclamation issued by Washington on April 22, 1793?

• The Treaty of Alliance

• The Declaration of Independence

• A Proclamation

• The Monroe Doctrine

What did Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality establish?

• A policy of military expansion

• A foreign policy of non-involvement

• An alliance with France

• A trade agreement with Britain

What did Thomas Jefferson argue regarding treaties?

• They should be renegotiated frequently

• They should be upheld regardless of government changes

• They should be ignored

• They should be dissolved

What was the result of Genêt's actions in the U.S.?

• Increased support from Congress

• Loss of favor with Washington and Congress

• Strengthened ties with France

• Improved relations with Britain

What did Washington warn against in his farewell address in 1796?

• Forming permanent alliances with foreign nations

• Expanding the military

• Increasing taxes

• Engaging in foreign wars