Based on evidence from your text, why did Washington reject the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopt a policy of neutrality? (1 point) Responses The nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution. The nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution. Washington was timid about taking military action. Washington was timid about taking military action. Washington feared that war would divide the nation. Washington feared that war would divide the nation. Washington was upset over the murder of the French king. Washington was upset over the murder of the French king.

Based on the evidence from the text, Washington rejected the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopted a policy of neutrality because he feared that war would divide the nation.

Based on the evidence from the text, Washington rejected the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopted a policy of neutrality because he feared that war would divide the nation.

Based on the given options, the evidence suggests that Washington rejected the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopted a policy of neutrality because he feared that war would divide the nation.

To understand this answer, we need to look at the options provided. The first option "The nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution" is not supported by any evidence from the text.

Similarly, the second option "Washington was timid about taking military action" is not backed by any information provided.

The fourth option "Washington was upset over the murder of the French king" is also not supported by any evidence from the text.

Therefore, the only option left is that "Washington feared that war would divide the nation." This suggests that Washington wanted to avoid taking sides in conflicts to prevent any divisions or conflicts within the newly formed United States.

Thus, the evidence from the text indicates that Washington's decision to adopt a policy of neutrality was primarily motivated by his concern that a war would divide the nation.