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

question 44

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 a specific regime as the sovereign power of a nation, even when there is doubt as to who rules that nation.
• 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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