How did the election of 1796 increase political tensions?
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After the Revolution, women demanded an equal voice and vote in politics.
After the Revolution, women demanded an equal voice and vote in politics.
President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy.
President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy.
Northerners were unhappy that Southerners, who counted enslaved people as part of the population, had so much more representation in Congress.
Northerners were unhappy that Southerners, who counted enslaved people as part of the population, had so much more representation in Congress.
Farmers and shopkeepers were angry that the wealthy elite controlled the major leadership of the government.
Farmers and shopkeepers were angry that the wealthy elite controlled the major leadership of the government.
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After the Revolution, women demanded an equal voice and vote in politics.
Of the following choices, which ones influenced the emergence of opposing political parties? Select all that apply.
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mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government
mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government
increase in the distribution of newspapers
increase in the distribution of newspapers
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
looming threat of war with France
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mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government
mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government
increase in the distribution of newspapers
increase in the distribution of newspapers
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
looming threat of war with France
increase in the distribution of newspapers
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
looming threat of war with France
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
looming threat of war with France
there can only be 2 answer
My apologies for the confusion. In that case, the two answers would be:
increase in the distribution of newspapers
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
increase in the distribution of newspapers
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
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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
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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?
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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.
The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a long period of distrust of the French Directory.
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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
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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?
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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.
The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a long period of distrust of the French Directory.
The refusal to pay the bribe resulted in a suspension in French trade that deeply altered the American economy.
In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government?
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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 clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
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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 clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
Our judges are as honest as other men, and not more so. They have, with others, the same passions for party, for power, and the privilege of their corps [group of people]. . . . and their power the more dangerous as they are in office for life, and not responsible, as the other functionaries are, to the elective control.
—Thomas Jefferson, Letter to William Charles Jarvis, Sept. 28, 1820
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This excerpt comes from a letter Jefferson wrote in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on Marbury v. Madison. What was Jefferson’s greatest concern?
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He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.
He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.
He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties.
He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties.
He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court.
He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court.
—Thomas Jefferson, Letter to William Charles Jarvis, Sept. 28, 1820
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This excerpt comes from a letter Jefferson wrote in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on Marbury v. Madison. What was Jefferson’s greatest concern?
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He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.
He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.
He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties.
He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties.
He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court.
He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court.
He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
On October 20, 1803, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty by a vote of twenty-four to seven. The agreement, which provided for the purchase of the western half of the Mississippi River basin from France at a price of $15 million, or approximately four cents per acre, doubled the size of the country and paved the way for westward expansion beyond the Mississippi.
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Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States?
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Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.
Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.
Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.
Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
Because of its ratification of the treaty, Congress confirmed that presidents had the power to purchase land.
Because of its ratification of the treaty, Congress confirmed that presidents had the power to purchase land.
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Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States?
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Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.
Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.
Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.
Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
Because of its ratification of the treaty, Congress confirmed that presidents had the power to purchase land.
Because of its ratification of the treaty, Congress confirmed that presidents had the power to purchase land.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark is best represented in this illustration?
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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
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
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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
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean
What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?
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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
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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 avoid war over seized ships
In what way does this image relate to Tecumseh’s opinion about the relationship between Native Americans and white settlers?
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It shows the cultural exchange that Tecumseh supported.
It shows the cultural exchange that Tecumseh supported.
It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.
It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.
It shows Native Americans learning from whites, which Tecumseh encouraged.
It shows Native Americans learning from whites, which Tecumseh encouraged.
It shows whites taking advantage of Native Americans, which Tecumseh resented.
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It shows the cultural exchange that Tecumseh supported.
It shows the cultural exchange that Tecumseh supported.
It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.
It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.
It shows Native Americans learning from whites, which Tecumseh encouraged.
It shows Native Americans learning from whites, which Tecumseh encouraged.
It shows whites taking advantage of Native Americans, which Tecumseh resented.
It shows whites taking advantage of Native Americans, which Tecumseh resented.
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Lewis and Clark’s group are shown standing on the edge of a Native American camp, about to shake hands with the Natives’ leader. Many other Natives are standing nearby.
Native American women are shown trading with two white men at a counter inside a trading post.
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An infographic titled The War of 1812 lists information about the causes, the first declaration, and the combatants’ preparedness for war.
A chart with information about the War of 1812 is divided into three sections. Section 1 contains the causes for the war: British interfere with American shipping; British kidnap American sailors; Americans believe British are persuading Native Americans to fight settlers; some members of Congress (War Hawks) want U.S. expansion into Canada. Section 2 states that Congress is divided over the first declaration of war: 62% of the House is in favor, and 38% is opposed; 59% of the Senate is in favor, and 41% is opposed. Section 3 compares the United States and Britain’s preparedness for the War of 1812. The United States had 12,000 troops, 6 warships, 4,000 sailors, and 1,800 marines. Britain had 10,000 British and Canadian troops, 584 warships of which only 2 were available, 140,000 sailors worldwide, and 31,000 marines.
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Based on the information in the chart, why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain?
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Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.
Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.
The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate.
The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.
Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.
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Lewis and Clark’s group are shown standing on the edge of a Native American camp, about to shake hands with the Natives’ leader. Many other Natives are standing nearby.
Native American women are shown trading with two white men at a counter inside a trading post.
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An infographic titled The War of 1812 lists information about the causes, the first declaration, and the combatants’ preparedness for war.
A chart with information about the War of 1812 is divided into three sections. Section 1 contains the causes for the war: British interfere with American shipping; British kidnap American sailors; Americans believe British are persuading Native Americans to fight settlers; some members of Congress (War Hawks) want U.S. expansion into Canada. Section 2 states that Congress is divided over the first declaration of war: 62% of the House is in favor, and 38% is opposed; 59% of the Senate is in favor, and 41% is opposed. Section 3 compares the United States and Britain’s preparedness for the War of 1812. The United States had 12,000 troops, 6 warships, 4,000 sailors, and 1,800 marines. Britain had 10,000 British and Canadian troops, 584 warships of which only 2 were available, 140,000 sailors worldwide, and 31,000 marines.
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Based on the information in the chart, why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain?
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Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.
Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.
The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate.
The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.
Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.
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Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.