LAD #5- The Proclamation of Neutrality 1793

In this Proclamation, Washington stated that the United States would remain neutral in the conflicts in Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, and the United Netherlands. Also, President Washington stated that the United States would maintain a peaceful relationship with the powers, as to not get involved in the war. Washington also made it illegal to aid in any conflicts against any of the nations, and that violations of Washington’s order would result in the individual perpetrators losing the protection of the United States, and also would result in prosecutions of the individual. This statement was made mainly to appease the powers at war, as the United States could not afford another war with a major power.