"Tho' We Cannot Discern the Least Reason for This Discrimination

question 28

Multiple Choice

"Tho' we cannot discern the least reason for this discrimination in favor of France ... ,still in a war with [England] there might have been found some consolation had our country been in any measure prepared....But under the present circumstances,there will be ...no chance for success,no hope of national glory ...and in the end an inglorious peace,in which [France will join Britain] to shackle & restrain the commerce of our infant empire,by regulations in which they will find a common interest.... Resolved,that it is the true policy and duty of this nation to adhere to an impartial neutrality;to abandon commercial restrictions;...to indemnify itself against the losses to which its commerce is exposed in the present European war....That to abstain from efforts of impotent resentment,blind rage,or desperate policy is not to be deemed submission to any foreign power,but a conformity to necessities imposed on our country by an overruling Providence,for which our courage and patriotism is not responsible."
What position did the citizens of Boston advocate with regard to war with European countries,according to this document?

• A) Remaining on the side of France
• B) Joining forces with the British
• C) Maintaining a position of impartial neutrality
• D) Becoming allies with the Dutch against the French and the British

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