Question
Why did Adams increase the size of the American navy?
(1 point)
Responses
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.
He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.
Congress passed a law that required him to increase support for the navy.
(1 point)
Responses
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.
He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.
Congress passed a law that required him to increase support for the navy.
Answers
GPT 3.5
None of these responses are fully accurate in explaining why Adams increased the size of the American navy. The most accurate answer would be that Adams increased the size of the American navy because he wanted to strengthen the country's defenses and protect American interests, particularly in relation to the ongoing conflicts and threats from European powers.