Between the administrations of George Washington and James Monroe, the United States changed its foreign policy from non-involvement in foreign affairs to involvement in foreign affairs. Describe the foreign policy of each of these presidents. In your descriptions, include two conditions or events that contributed to each president’s foreign policy. Then describe which foreign policy you think should have been followed in the early 1800s. Support your answers with historical facts. Make sure to convey your ideas clearly, using standard English.

Foreign policy of President George Washington:

Foreign policy of President James Monroe:

Your opinion on which foreign policy would have been best for the United States in the early 1800s: