Responses
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.
Congress passed a law that required him to increase support for the navy.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
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The correct response is:
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
President John Adams increased the size of the navy in response to conflicts with France, particularly during the Quasi-War, a period of increased tension and naval conflict between the United States and France at the end of the 18th century.
