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Who was the French military leader who sought to conquer all of Europe?
Neoprene
From 1789 to 1809, what guided the foreign policy of the United States?
Neutrality and avoiding conflict
What was the main reason for the United States’ foreign policy of neutrality?
The United States government was unable to raise taxes to support an army and navy
What did the United States want to avoid due to being militarily weak and in debt?
European wars
What is the term defined as a tax on imported foreign goods?
Tariff
What advice did George Washington offer about American foreign policy?
Always stay neutral
Which revolution did the American people initially support and then oppose due to its violence?
The French Revolution
What document did George Washington issue to avoid war with both France and Britain?
Neutrality Proclamation
What is the practice of forcing people against their will to serve in another country’s navy?
Impressment
Which French King and his wife Marie Antoinette were executed during the French Revolution in 1789?
Louis XVI (16)
Why did Alexander Hamilton believe protective tariffs were needed?
To protect American industries from cheap foreign imported goods
