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4. The claim that the US fought “two wars to get away from Europe’s bullshit” is misleading. The Revolutionary War was against Britain, not “Europe.” The War of 1812 was about British impressment of American sailors, trade restrictions, and frontier tensions—not a blanket rejection of Europe. It was a conflict with one country over specific grievances, not a philosophical divorce from an entire continent.
5. The burning of Washington in 1814 was retaliation for the American attack on York (now Toronto). Canada didn’t act independently—it was part of British North America. The idea of “burning Canada” today is just emotional venting, not serious historical or strategic thinking. Wars have tit-for-tat actions, and this was one of them.
6. Washington’s Farewell Address did warn against entangling alliances, but that advice was given in the 1790s when the US was weak and isolated. Today’s world is interconnected, and alliances like NATO have helped prevent major wars in Europe. Strategic partnerships are not betrayals of Washington’s vision—they’re adaptations to modern threats.
7. Jefferson had strong anti-British views, but he also pursued diplomacy when it served American interests. He bought Louisiana from France, sent envoys to negotiate with Britain, and supported trade deals. His foreign policy wasn’t just “burn the UK”—it was pragmatic and opportunistic, like any serious statesman’s.
