In his 1796 Farewell Address, President Washington argued: "The great rule of conduct in regard to foreign nations is to have with
them as little political (as distinct from commercial connection as possible." Europe, he continued, had its own set of interests,
and those interests were very different from those of the United States... Therefore, concluded Washington, "it is our true policy
to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world, so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it."
-"The Development of Foreign Policy," U.S. Department of State
What was one of the main reasons that Washington believed the United States should follow the policy described in the passage?
OA. to avoid involvement in colonizing other countries
ОВ.
to avoid the need for unfair treaties
OC.
to avoid unequal foreign trade agreements
OD
to avoid becoming involved in foreign wars