The American Revolution that resulted in American independence is one of the biggest feats in World History. It is not only one of the first instances of colonies rebelling against a tyrannical government, but also one of the few instances the World superpower at the time, the British, were defeated in combat/war. Separation stemmed mainly from the colonist yearn to free themselves of the British and the tyrannical monarch, King Henry III. However, as a new nation the Americans were met with numerous decisions to make. One of which is there foreign and political stance. Foreign policy was unsteady at the beginning of putting in practice the new governmental system. Hency why, American foreign policy over the course of Washington through Madison’s presidency experienced a change from to be avoided unless necessary to the extent of paramount to survival.
George Washington, America’s first President was big advocate for avoiding foreign entanglements. Washington, believed strongly in the American core values and maintain freedom and nationalism. He feared that interacting foreignly will compromise said freedom. In the war brewing between France and Britain in which the world nations were taking sides, George Washington, knowing fully well how weak it made the U.S. look on the world stage decided that the U.S. would remain neutral (Doc A). …show more content…
He was well aware of grievances that plagued Americans. Such as the impressment of American sailors, attacks by Barbary Pirates. Not only does it convey poor diplomatic behaviour but it displays a poor sense of respecting a nation. Furthermore, these attacks at sea put the lives of American citizens at stake. In his War Message to Congress, madison brings the issues of impressments on the seas and how it is threatening the lives of Americans (Doc H). Madison’s foreign policy was therefore to go to war as it was at the time the best way to deal with the situation at
George Washington, America’s first President was big advocate for avoiding foreign entanglements. Washington, believed strongly in the American core values and maintain freedom and nationalism. He feared that interacting foreignly will compromise said freedom. In the war brewing between France and Britain in which the world nations were taking sides, George Washington, knowing fully well how weak it made the U.S. look on the world stage decided that the U.S. would remain neutral (Doc A). …show more content…
He was well aware of grievances that plagued Americans. Such as the impressment of American sailors, attacks by Barbary Pirates. Not only does it convey poor diplomatic behaviour but it displays a poor sense of respecting a nation. Furthermore, these attacks at sea put the lives of American citizens at stake. In his War Message to Congress, madison brings the issues of impressments on the seas and how it is threatening the lives of Americans (Doc H). Madison’s foreign policy was therefore to go to war as it was at the time the best way to deal with the situation at