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Q15 Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows: 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 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) Responses The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a long period of distrust of the French Directory. The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a long period of distrust of the French Directory. The disagreements between political parties on issues relating to the war led to the inability of Congress to function 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. The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force. The refusal to pay the bribe resulted in a suspension in French trade that deeply altered the American economy. The refusal to pay the bribe resulted in a suspension in French trade that deeply altered the American economy. Question 16 Q16 How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy? (1 point) Responses Manufacturing increased. Manufacturing increased. Imports of raw materials increased. Imports of raw materials increased. The use of federal paper currency increased. The use of federal paper currency increased. Agricultural imports increased. Agricultural imports increased. Question 17 Q17 Why did Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s plan for creating a national bank? Select TWO that apply. (2 points) Responses He believed that it gave the federal government too much power. He believed that it gave the federal government too much power. He believed that Americans would protest if it was established. He believed that Americans would protest if it was established. He felt a national bank was necessary for the government to collect taxes and pay its bills. He felt a national bank was necessary for the government to collect taxes and pay its bills. He argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it. He argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it. Question 18 Q18 What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act? (1 point) Responses to protect American traders to protect American traders to avoid war over seized ships to avoid war over seized ships to increase the power of the Republican Party to increase the power of the Republican Party to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants Question 19 Q19 Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows: Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful [harmful, destructive] effects of the spirit of party generally. This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or repressed; but, in those of the popular form, it is seen in its greatest rankness [state of being excessive and unpleasant], and is truly their worst enemy. . . . It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments [stirs up] occasionally riot and insurrection. It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated [made easier] access to the government itself through the channels of party passions. Thus the policy and the will of one country are subjected to the policy and will of another. . . . --George Washington, Farewell Address What does the excerpt say about Washington’s views on political parties? (1 point) Responses Political parties may lead to unrest in American communities. Political parties may lead to unrest in American communities. Leaders of foreign nations could take advantage of different political parties. Leaders of foreign nations could take advantage of different political parties. With several political parties, foreign countries would pose less of a threat. With several political parties, foreign countries would pose less of a threat. The nation should embrace more than one party so that the government represents different perspectives. The nation should embrace more than one party so that the government represents different perspectives. Question 20 Q20 Use the image below to answer the question that follows: Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark is best represented in this illustration? (1 point) Responses gaining knowledge of the region’s geography gaining knowledge of the region’s geography forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean learning about the territory’s Native Americans learning about the territory’s Native Americans Question 21 Q21 In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government? (1 point) Responses The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government. The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government. The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch. The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch. The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war

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Here are the answers to the questions based on the information provided:

Q15: 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?

• Response: The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.

Q16: How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

• Response: Manufacturing increased.

Q17: Why did Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s plan for creating a national bank? Select TWO that apply.

• Responses:
  • He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
  • He argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it.

Q18: What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?

• Response: to avoid war over seized ships.

Q19: What does the excerpt say about Washington’s views on political parties?

• Response: Political parties may lead to unrest in American communities.

Q20: Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark is best represented in this illustration?

• Response: gaining knowledge of the region’s geography.

Q21: In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government?

• Response: The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.

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