se the excerpt to answer the question. "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. Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. . . . Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition. . .?" —George Washington, Farewell Address Question Which of the following statements best summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy? (1 point) Responses The United States can take advantage of Europe’s ambition. The United States can take advantage of Europe’s ambition. The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade. The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade. Europe’s interests are similar to those of the United States and should be supported if they are threatened. Europe’s interests are similar to those of the United States and should be supported if they are threatened. The United States should stop trying to influence European politics. The United States should stop trying to influence European politics.

The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade.

The best way to answer this question is by analyzing the excerpt. In the excerpt, George Washington emphasizes the importance of having "as little political connection as possible" with foreign nations, specifically referring to Europe. He argues that Europe has a set of primary interests that are essentially foreign to the concerns of the United States. Washington also states that the United States should fulfill its existing engagements with foreign nations in good faith, but beyond that, it should limit its interactions with Europe to commerce or trade.

Based on this analysis, the statement that best summarizes Washington's viewpoint on American foreign policy is:

"The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade."

The correct answer is: The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade.