Question

read the excerpt.
\europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. . . . why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of european ambition. . . ?\
—george washington, farewell address
which of the following statements best summarizes washington’s viewpoint on american foreign policy as expressed in the excerpt?

the united states can take advantage of europe’s ambition.
the united states should limit interaction with europe to commerce.
europe’s interests are similar to those of the united states and should be supported if they are threatened.
the united states should not become involved in european politics.

question 4
alexander hamilton’s financial plan to eliminate the national debt focused on three things. what was one of those things?

hamilton requested that britain pay for some america’s debt, since it was britain’s fault the war started in the first place.
hamilton suggested that it be ok if american only repaid part of their debt.
hamilton planned to ask france if they would reduce the amount american owed them.
hamilton wanted to create a national banking system.

Explanation:

Question about Washington's Foreign Policy Viewpoint

To solve this, we analyze the excerpt from Washington's Farewell Address. The key phrases are "Europe has... interests... foreign to our concerns" and "Why... interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity...". This shows Washington is against getting involved in European political controversies.

• Option 1: The excerpt does not suggest the US should take advantage of Europe’s ambition; it warns against entanglement. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The excerpt does not mention limiting interaction to commerce. It focuses on avoiding political entanglement. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The excerpt says Europe’s interests are "foreign to our concerns", so they are not similar. Eliminate.
• Option 4: This matches the warning against getting involved in European politics to protect peace and prosperity.

Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan to eliminate national debt had three main parts: funding (federal government assumes state debts), assumption (consolidate debts), and creating a national bank.

• Option 1: Hamilton did not request Britain to pay US debt. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Hamilton wanted full repayment of debt, not partial. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Hamilton did not plan to ask France to reduce debt. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Creating a national banking system was part of his plan (to manage finances, issue currency, etc.).

Answer:

The United States should not become involved in European politics.

Question about Hamilton's Financial Plan