Washington's proclamation of neutrality of 1793 was: made because the United States was too weak to wage war prompted by Jefferson's horror at the destructive aspects of the French Revolution issued to prevent England from marching troops through American territory in order to attack Spaniards in Logoiana supported by Washington's French ally, Citizen Genet

Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality of 1793 was primarily made because the United States was too weak to wage war. At that time, the U.S. was a young nation with limited military and economic resources, and it sought to avoid becoming entangled in the conflicts between European powers, particularly the ongoing war between France and Great Britain. The proclamation aimed to maintain peace and stability for the United States by avoiding alliances or hostilities that could lead to war.