Why Was George Washington's Reception of Edmond Genet as Ambassador

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Multiple Choice

Why was George Washington's reception of Edmond Genet as ambassador of France during the French Revolution so significant?

• A) It demonstrated that the United States could use diplomacy to stay out of European conflicts.
• B) It reflected the authority of the president to officially recognize specific regimes as the sovereign power of a nation when there is doubt as to who rules.
• C) It was the first time any nation had recognized the United States as independent.
• D) It prevented the economic embargo of American goods by the king of France.
• E) It ensured that France would be America's ally in any foreign conflict.

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