Question

True or False: We almost went to official war with Britain during Adams' presidency.

True

False

Answer 1

True. During John Adams' presidency, tensions between the United States and Britain were heightened, particularly due to issues related to trade and naval conflicts. This period saw the Quasi-War, an undeclared naval conflict that took place from 1798 to 1800, primarily involving the U.S. and France, but it also increased tensions with Britain. While there was not an official declaration of war with Britain, the threat of conflict was significant during this time.