Question

questions 25 through 28 refer to the following. i have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the state, with particular reference to the founding 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 policies? a forming a large military. b expanding territorial control. c establishing mutual defense alliances. d maintaining economic relationships.

Explanation:

In George Washington's Farewell Address, he advocated for maintaining commercial relations with foreign nations without getting involved in political connections as much as possible. He was against forming military - heavy or overly - political alliances. Maintaining economic relationships aligns with his views on commerce and avoiding entangling alliances.

Answer:

A. Maintaining economic relationships