Question

read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.
__?__ warned against political divisions at home and the creation of foreign alliances. it laid the foundation for early american foreign policy and shaped the decisions of u.s. leaders for decades.
the name of which historical text best completes the excerpt?
a. the articles of confederation
b. george washingtons farewell address
c. intolerable acts
d. the declaration of independence

Explanation:

The excerpt describes a text that warned against domestic political divisions and foreign alliances, and shaped early U.S. foreign policy. George Washington's Farewell Address specifically included warnings against political factions (divisions) and permanent foreign alliances, and it heavily influenced American foreign policy for decades. The other options do not match: The Articles of Confederation was a governing document, the Intolerable Acts were British punitive laws, and the Declaration of Independence was a secession proclamation.

Answer:

B. George Washington's farewell address