1. NEUTRALITY
SARAH PECK

2. DEFINITION
• nonparticipation in a dispute or war.

3. • What made neutrality possible at this time was the
Department of State, which had just been created
in 1789. They became in charge of foreign affairs.

4. • When the French Revolution broke out, it led to war
between Great Britain. The United States decided
to adopt a policy of neutrality and not get involved.