When Adams became President, the war between the French and British was causing great difficulties for the United States on the high seas and intense partisanship [taking of sides] among contending factions within the Nation.
His administration focused on France, where the Directory, the ruling group, had refused to receive the American envoy and had suspended commercial relations.
Adams sent three commissioners to France, but in the spring of 1798 word arrived that the French Foreign Minister Talleyrand and the Directory had refused to negotiate with them unless they would first pay a substantial bribe. Adams reported the insult to Congress, and the Senate printed the correspondence, in which the Frenchmen were referred to only as "X, Y, and Z."…
President Adams did not call for a declaration of war, but hostilities began at sea. At first, American shipping was almost defenseless against French privateers, but by 1800 armed merchantmen and U.S. warships were clearing the sea-lanes. —WhiteHouse.gov
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10. Based on the information in the excerpt, what can be inferred about the effect the war between France and England had on the United States? (1 point)
The disagreements between political parties on issues relating to the war led to the inability of Congress to function.
(The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.) My answer.
The refusal to pay the bribe resulted in a suspension in French trade that deeply altered the American economy.
The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a long period of distrust of the French Directory.
The answer is " the attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build up of American naval force" Hope I helped :D
Well, it seems that the war between France and England was causing quite a bit of trouble for our dear United States on the high seas. American shipping vessels were defenseless against French privateers, which is never a good thing. However, fear not! Our courageous President Adams took action and started building up our American naval force. So, it can be inferred that the attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force. Way to go, Adams!
Based on the information in the excerpt, it can be inferred that the war between France and England had the effect of attacks on American shipping vessels, which led to a build-up of an American naval force. This is evident from the statement that initially, American shipping was almost defenseless against French privateers, but by 1800 armed merchantmen and U.S. warships were clearing the sea-lanes. Therefore, the correct answer is "The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force."
On October 20, 1803, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty by a vote of twenty-four to seven. The agreement, which provided for the purchase of the western half of the Mississippi River basin from France at a price of $15 million, or approximately four cents per acre, doubled the size of the country and paved the way for westward expansion beyond the Mississippi.
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13. Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States? (1 point)
Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.
Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
(Because of its ratification of the treaty, Congress confirmed that presidents had the power to purchase land.) My answer