The XYZ Affair outraged many Americans. What was President John Adams's initial stance on how to handle the issue? Select all that apply.

(1 point)
• Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France.
• Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
• Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures
• Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.

5 answers

• Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
• Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.
Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
(1 point)
• The Federalists controlled the courts.
• He had significant influence over the states.
• He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.
• The states had the same right of judicial review as the Supreme Court.
• He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.
Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?
(1 point)
• The 12th Amendment required this process.
• No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.
• Both candidates were from the same party.
• No candidate wanted to be vice president.
• No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.