During the 1790s, the primary goal of United States foreign policy was to

(1) preserve the nation's neutrality during European conflicts

(2) increase the nation's trade with Asia

(3) expand westward by signing new military alliances

(4) make the nation into a major colonial power

Correct answer choice is:

1. Preserve the nation’s neutrality during European conflicts

Explanation:

In 1793, France, following the administration of Napoleon, announced the fight on Spain, Great Britain, and Holland. The United States required the support and passion to join the Napoleonic battles, and indeed Jefferson corresponded with Hamilton and Washington that the United States should settle neutral. Whereas Hamilton, though, concluded that Washington should openly announce that the United States would continue out of the conflict, Jefferson concluded that Congress should maintain neutrality. Jefferson demonstrated that because just Congress could proclaim conflict, it should further be the only figure that could reveal impartiality. In the conclusion, Hamilton got out and persuaded Washington to originate the popular Neutrality Promulgation in 1793.