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Save for Later Finish: Submit for Gra tions 1 out of 2 Want to read the document again? Click Here 1) What warning about foreign nations does Washington give in his Farewell Address? O The United States should rely on the British for alliances in times of war. O The United States should avoid entangling alliances with other countries. The United States should be in alliances with both Britain and France OThe United States should support France in its foreign affairs. Next Question Finish: Submit for Gra Questions 2 1 2 Want to read the document again? 2) When does Washington state that temporary alliances are suitable? if Britain is in need of defense during times of war at no time at all Oif the United States will benefit economically from it in times of emergencies Finish: Submit for Grading

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Ans. 1. The warning about foreign nations that Washington gave in his Farewell speech is - (b) the United States should avoid entangling alliances with other countries.

He mentioned that the US is a free country and thus she should be kept aloof from any sort of alliances with an foreign country, which can sabotage its liberty. Moreover, he has warned to not let any foreign intervention in the country, to avoid unnecessary litigation which can threaten its position in the world. The existing alliances were meant to be kept in good faith and no new alliances are supposed to form. He also emphasized on having as less military connections as possible.

Ans. 2. Washington state that temporary alliances are suitable in his farewell only (d) in times of emergencies.

He has strictly forbidden alliance formation with any country. However, the country can form less and temporary alliances with some countries if there is an inevitable emergency in the country, else no alliance should be formed under any other circumstance. He has talked about not building any permanent alliance or relationship with any other country.