Separation In George Washington's Domestic Policies

George Washington’s foreign policy could be described as staying out of any business that does not directly deal with the United States and trying to retain peace. He greatly encouraged the country to stay out of foreign or European affairs by passing the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 during his time as President. This act decreed that the country would stay out of the war going on in Europe between France and Britain. He believed the country did not need to help France because their alliance had ended and America owed nothing to them on account of that since they had been part of a treaty. In addition, Washington knew that the country was far too weak to go against Britain again and that they didn’t have enough resources to even support

One of his most prominent political ideologies was that political parties did no good and only cause separation in the Union. He even mentions this in his Farewell Address, “In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union, it occurs as matter of serious concern that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations… whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views.” This quote clearly shows his views on political parties because he went as far as to say it would disrupt the Union, which to most founding fathers was the worst thing that could happen, yet many participated in the parties. Furthermore, Washington also believed in nationalism and patriotism. He wrote in Farewell Address about how the liberty of the people is the most important thing and citizens should protect it and their country in future. He goes on to elaborate that whether you are an American by birth or choice you should put your nation before anything else because your unity as a country is what protects your freedom. Unity was a particular idea he mentions multiple times throughout the letter and stressed during his presidency; he worried the Union would fall apart, especially due to political parties, and tried his best to keep the nation aware of their similar interests. Moreover, Washington had certain domestic policies, one of which was displayed during the Whiskey Rebellion. Being an Army general, Washington was a man of order, and one of his goals as President was to bring order to the country. Therefore, he supported the taxing of the people because they kept the government stable. When the Whiskey Rebellion broke out, Washington wanted to prevent it from spreading and tearing apart the fragile Union. Wanting to end it quickly, Washington brought the militia,