Washington: Infamy Or Neutrality In Washington?

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Washington seemed to be always urging our country towards neutrality; this can be seen on more than one occasion. In 1789, the French Revolution sent shock waves across the Atlantic. Both sides the French as well as the English urged us to join their side; presenting us with reasons of why. The nation was split many wanted to join French; explaining they helped us in our time of need so we should repay them, also many agreed with the idea of democracy. However, many also sided with England explaining they were our mother country at one point in time; we also depended on England economically. The decision was based on what Washington felt being he was President; Washington decided neutrality. This wasn’t the first time that Washington chose

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