USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE WHISKEY REBELLION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation because ____
A
he disliked Britain and Hamilton’s ideas
B
he did not want to trade with people that bossed him around
C
he did not like the French and had to settle the issue
D
he felt the conflicts in Europe were none of our business and did not want a divided America
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On April 22, 1793, President George Washington issued a Neutrality Proclamation to define the policy of the United States in response to the spreading war in Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -Washington decided to split the difference between the divided members of his cabinet. He issued his Proclamation of Neutrality on April 22, 1793, but he agreed to preserve the French treaty and receive its arrogant minister. He thought it was the most prudent and constitutional path to take.

Detailed explanation-3: -On April 22, 1793, George Washington issued a proclamation of neutrality in the wake of war breaking out between France and a group of European allies that included Great Britain.

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