Which of the following was not an effect of english secretary of state william pitt's taking control of the war in north america? a. his policies created resentment in the english colonies. b. his involvement eventually turned the tide of the war in england's favor. c. many colonists were initially impressed into service by the english military. d. people in england demanded that pitt resign as secretary of state.

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.