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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 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 unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a long period of distrust of the French Directory. Question 16 Q16 How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy? (1 point) Responses Imports of raw materials increased. Imports of raw materials increased. Manufacturing increased. Manufacturing 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 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. 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 believed that Americans would protest if it was established. He believed that Americans would protest if it was established. He believed that it gave the federal government too much power. He believed that it gave the federal government too much power. Question 18 Q18 What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act? (1 point) Responses to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants to increase the power of the Republican Party to increase the power of the Republican Party to avoid war over seized ships to avoid war over seized ships to protect American traders to protect American traders 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. 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. With several political parties, foreign countries would pose less of a threat. With several political parties, foreign countries would pose less of a threat. Leaders of foreign nations could take advantage of different political parties. Leaders of foreign nations could take advantage of different political parties. 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 forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land learning about the territory’s Native Americans learning about the territory’s Native Americans documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean gaining knowledge of the region’s geography gaining knowledge of the region’s geography Question 21 Q21

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Sure! To answer your questions, I'll summarize the relevant points based on the context you've 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?

• 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?

• Manufacturing increased.

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

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

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

• To avoid war over seized ships.

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

• 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?

• Learning about the territory’s Native Americans.

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