Question

“our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. why forgo the advantages of so peculiar a situation? why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of european ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice? it is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.” president george washington, farewell address, 1796. during his administration, washington pursued the foreign policy suggested by the excerpt in part because he believed that the a new nation needed time to gain economic and military strength. b constitution prohibited the united states from making treaties. c united states should not acquire new territory by force. d united states should establish alliances with both france and britain.

Explanation:

Washington's foreign - policy advice in his Farewell Address was about avoiding permanent foreign alliances. The new nation was in a vulnerable state and needed time to grow economically and militarily. The Constitution did not prohibit making treaties. The excerpt has nothing to do with acquiring territory by force or establishing alliances with France and Britain.

Answer:

A. new nation needed time to gain economic and military strength