History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government. ... It is our true
policy to steer clear of permanent alliances.
-President George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796
6. The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid-
a. Becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries
b. Being a part of a global trade network
c. Establishing U. S. territories overseas
d. Allowing U. S. citizens to emigrate