President George Washington warned that involvement in European political affairs could lead to divisions and conflicts within the United States. He believed that entangling alliances would distract the nation from its own interests and jeopardize its sovereignty. Washington advocated for neutrality, fearing that participation in foreign conflicts could ultimately weaken the young nation and undermine its democratic principles. His Farewell Address emphasized the importance of avoiding permanent alliances to preserve national unity and independence.
Foreign alliencesno more then one political partynot to spend money we don't havepassing protective tariffs
Remain neutral don't get involved in forgein political affairs
President George Washington warned against getting involved in the affairs of other countries and that the focus needed to be on our own country.
Roosevelt
Martha did not play an active role in political affairs. I think she generally liked what George did and if she did not, she did not complain to anyone else but maybe George.
national debt and political affairs
George Washington recommended staying out of European affairs.
no- for political parties. yes, in large part on foreign affairs. The US did not send any substantial number of troops outside of the Western Hemisphere for more than 100 years.
He warned them to stay out of European affairs.
Adams avoided war by not getting involved in other foreign affairs
Washington warned the people against foreign alliences and against maitaining a standing army. -12/22/ 10
His secretary of state, Thomas Jefferson and his vice-president John Adams both had extensive diplomatic experience.