Praxis 5004 Practice Test Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
"The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop."
-Farewell Address, George Washington, 1796
How did this speech affect United States foreign policy throughout the nineteenth century?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The speech emphasized a policy of avoiding entanglements with European alliances, promoting the idea of American exceptionalism and independence. This stance shaped U.S. foreign policy by prioritizing national sovereignty and non-interventionism.
Option B is incorrect as direct intervention in South America, particularly in the context of the Monroe Doctrine, was actually encouraged to counter European influence.
Option C misrepresents the speech's intent; while territorial expansion occurred, it was not a direct result of the speech's principles.
Option D is unrelated, as protective tariffs focus on domestic economic policy rather than foreign relations.
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