Question

use complete sentences; an outline or bulleted list alone is not acceptable.

1. answer (a), (b), and (c).

(a) briefly explain one historical event or development in the period 1789 to 1800 that is an example of the american foreign policy of avoiding war.
(b) briefly explain one positive or negative result in the period 1789 to 1800 of the american foreign policy of avoiding war.
(c) briefly explain how one person or group in the u.s. in the period 1789 to 1800 challenged the united states governments foreign policy.

Explanation:

• (a) In 1793, President George Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation during the European wars (such as the French Revolutionary Wars). This was an attempt to avoid getting involved in the conflicts between European powers. The U.S. declared its neutrality, which was a key example of avoiding war as part of foreign policy.
• (b) A positive result of the neutrality policy (avoiding war) was that the United States was able to focus on internal development. For example, it could work on building its infrastructure, expanding westward, and strengthening its economic base without the destruction and costs associated with war.
• (c) The Democratic - Republican Party, led by figures like Thomas Jefferson, challenged the Washington administration's foreign policy. They were more sympathetic to France (especially after the French Revolution) and opposed what they saw as too much pro - British leaning in Washington's neutrality policy. They believed the U.S. should have a closer relationship with France, which was a challenge to the government's overall foreign policy stance of strict neutrality.

Answer:

(a) In 1793, Washington's Neutrality Proclamation during European wars was an example of avoiding war.
(b) A positive result was the ability to focus on internal development.
(c) The Democratic - Republican Party, led by Jefferson, challenged the foreign policy.