Increased settlement and new industries and commerce took a toll on the environment, resulting in the loss of native grasses, the clogging of rivers and streams, the pollution of soil and water, and deforestation. True

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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.