Question

questions 23 through 26 refer to the following. these causes are but a part of the dangers of parties in the state with particular reference to the formation of them on geographical discriminations. let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally. the alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, is itself a frightful despotism. the great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. so far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. here let us stop. taking care always to keep ourselves by suitable establishments on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies. harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. but even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand; neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of commerce, but forcing nothing. george washington, farewell address, 1796. 27 mark for review supporters of washingtons comments would most likely have agreed with which of the following foreign - policy positions? a forming a large military b expanding territorial control c establishing mutual defense alliances d maintaining economic relationships

Explanation:

Washington's Farewell Address emphasized commercial relations and avoiding entangling alliances. Maintaining economic relationships aligns with his views on foreign - policy, while the other options (forming a large military, expanding territorial control, establishing mutual defense alliances) are not in line with his isolationist - leaning stance on foreign affairs.

Answer:

D. Maintaining economic relationships