Please help Answer doesn't have to be long but please make it original. Directions: Read the quote and explain what it means to you.

Source Information: President George Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America on September 19, 1796.

“The great rule of conduct for [the United States], in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations to have as little political connection as possible... Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalships, interest, humor, or caprice?... It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world."

commercial: trade, business

entangle: cause to become twisted together

prosperity: wealth

toils: trap

caprice: a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior