Why did Washington advise that the United States practice neutrality

a. The Constitution did not give the government the right to handle foreign affairs. B) This would prove that the United States was not afraid to go to war with any nation. C) He believed this would demonstrate the power of the United States Navy. D) Getting involved in European affairs would risk America s peace and prosperity.

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Ezekiel Gates

6 May, 02:36

Why did Washington advise that the United States practice neutrality

a. The Constitution did not give the government the right to handle foreign affairs. B) This would prove that the United States was not afraid to go to war with any nation. C) He believed this would demonstrate the power of the United States Navy. D) Getting involved in European affairs would risk America s peace and prosperity.

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Byron Noble · Answer 1

The main reason why Washington advised that the United States practice neutrality was because " D) Getting involved in European affairs would risk America's peace and prosperity," since America was still a very new and "fragile" nation.