Evaluate the extent of change in United States foreign policy in the period 1783 to 1828.
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There was no change during the first 50 years of the state.

Explanation:

In these years diplomats were guided by the idea that the U.S. should observe political isolation from European powers during peacetime and maintain neutrality during wartime.

Quotes:

Benjamin Franklin: ¨A virgin state should preserve its virgin character and not go suitoring for alliances.´

George Washington: ¨The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is to have with them as little political connection as possible.¨

Thomas Jefferson: ¨Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliance with none.¨

In writing your essay you might point out the negative example of the European history, shattered by short-lived alliances, regional, national and international conflicts that set the tone during 2000 years.

necessary and proper clause. the congress shall have power to all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states, or in any department or officer thereof.

it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

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