Adams increased the size of the American navy primarily because he hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships. This was during a period of heightened tension with France known as the Quasi-War, where the naval forces were needed to protect American merchant ships.
Question Why did Adams increase the size of the American navy? (1 point) Responses He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain. He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain. He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships. He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships. 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.
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