How strong militarily and economically was the U.S. in the 1790s? Could the U.S. have been very active in world affairs? What was the major goal of U.S. foreign policy then? Was it to protect U.S. citizens and their property?

How strong militarily and economically was the U.S. in the 1790s? Could the U.S. have been very active in world affairs? What was the major goal of U.S. foreign policy then? Was it to protect U.S. citizens and their property?

How strong militarily and economically was the U.S. in the 1790s? Could the U.S. have been very active in world affairs? What was the major goal of U.S. foreign policy then? Was it to protect U.S. citizens and their property?