What was the system of the "underground railroad? " a. a connection of farms where slaves could find work while migrating. b. the north-bound train that only slaves knew, but sang about. c. the system of escape routes and hiding places for runaway slaves. d. one slave would escape but leave pieces of clothing along the route for other to follow.

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.