Question

questions 25 through 28 refer to the following. i have already intimated warned 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. 26 mark for review which of the following best explains why washington warned against foreign alliances? a no nations attempted to sign commercial agreements with the united states. b britain and france were at war with each other, and both threatened united states interests. c federalists and jeffersonian republicans forced the president to agree to a policy of neutrality. d the power of european empires in the americas had already begun to decline.

Explanation:

In his Farewell Address, Washington was concerned about the United States getting entangled in the European - centered conflicts. At the time, Britain and France were at war and both were taking actions that threatened U.S. interests. He wanted the U.S. to avoid long - term foreign alliances to protect its own interests and maintain neutrality. Option A is incorrect as there were commercial agreements being formed. Option C is wrong as it was Washington's own beliefs and not being forced by political parties. Option D is not relevant to his main concern about foreign alliances.

Answer:

B. Britain and France were at war with each other, and both threatened United States interests.