Question

What was the major aim of George Washington's foreign policy?

• A. To remain friendly with but neutral toward all nations
• B. To support the French monarchy during the French Revolution
• C. To support the revolutionaries during the French Revolution
• D. To stake a claim to the Louisiana territory
• E. To settle the Northwest Territory as soon as possible

Answer 1

The correct option is A To remain friendly with but neutral toward all nations

The major aim of George Washington's foreign policy was to remain friendly with but neutral toward all nations. It was primarily to keep the United States neutral in foreign affairs as much as possible, as he did not believe it wise for the new nation to involve itself in the affairs of other nations.