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The XYZ Affair outraged many Americans. What was President John Adams’s initial stance on how to handle the issue? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France.
Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France.

Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.

Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures.
Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures.

Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.

Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
(1 point)
Responses

The Federalists controlled the courts.
The Federalists controlled the courts.

He had significant influence over the states.
He had significant influence over the states.

He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.
He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.

The states had the same right of judicial review as the Supreme Court.

Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?
(1 point)
Responses

The 12th Amendment required this process.
The 12th Amendment required this process.

No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.
No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.

Both candidates were from the same party.
Both candidates were from the same party.

No candidate wanted to be vice president.

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to each question:

1. The XYZ Affair outraged many Americans. What was President John Adams’s initial stance on how to handle the issue? Select all that apply.

   • Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
   • Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.

2. Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

   • He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.

3. Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?

   • No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.

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Answer 2

Which sentence explains what it means for a claim to be debatable?(1 point)
Responses

It can be supported with evidence.
It can be supported with evidence.

It can be proven true or false.
It can be proven true or false.

It is something people could have differing opinions about.
It is something people could have differing opinions about.

It is based on facts that cannot be refuted.

Why is it important to address opposing arguments when writing an argument?(1 point)
Responses

It convinces people that you have done a lot of research on your topic.
It convinces people that you have done a lot of research on your topic.

It strengthens your claim because you have a chance to explain why it is invalid.
It strengthens your claim because you have a chance to explain why it is invalid.

It shows that your opinion on the topic is the best opinion.
It shows that your opinion on the topic is the best opinion.

It shows why the opposing argument should not be considered by your readers

What does it mean to refute an opposing argument?(1 point)
Responses

to show that you are an expert on the topic you are writing about
to show that you are an expert on the topic you are writing about

to explain your claim in detail
to explain your claim in detail

to provide reasons why it is wrong
to provide reasons why it is wrong

to support the argument with facts and examples

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Claim: Middle school students should be provided with an outdoor recess as part of the school day.

Which sentence includes an opposing claim?

(1 point)
Responses

There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.
There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.

Students who have time to relax in the middle of the day are more focused and perform better in their studies.
Students who have time to relax in the middle of the day are more focused and perform better in their studies.

Most teenagers do not get enough exercise and should be given the opportunity to get exercise while at school.
Most teenagers do not get enough exercise and should be given the opportunity to get exercise while at school.

Research shows that middle school students would prefer to spend time socializing with their friends outside of school hours.

Answer 3

Here are the correct responses to each question:

1. Which sentence explains what it means for a claim to be debatable?

   • It is something people could have differing opinions about.

2. Why is it important to address opposing arguments when writing an argument?

   • It strengthens your claim because you have a chance to explain why it is invalid.

3. What does it mean to refute an opposing argument?

   • to provide reasons why it is wrong.

4. Use the sentence to answer the question. Claim: Middle school students should be provided with an outdoor recess as part of the school day. Which sentence includes an opposing claim?

   • There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.

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