What was one reason for the formation of the Democratic Republican party?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists
The threat of war with Britain inspired a revolt against the Federalists

The Alien and Sedition Acts outlined the need for a new political party.
The Alien and Sedition Acts outlined the need for a new political party.

Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.
Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.

Washington’s cabinet members wanted to form a new party to strengthen the federal government.
Washington’s cabinet members wanted to form a new party to strengthen the federal government.
Question 6
Q6

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
Congress passed a law that required him to increase support for the navy
Question 7
Q7

Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select TWO that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.

The popular vote was a tie.
The popular vote was a tie.

No candidate won the electoral vote.
No candidate won the electoral vote.

Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.
Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.
Question 8
Q8

Why did Jefferson pursue a laissez-faire economic system in the United States?

(1 point)
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It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.
It was a mandate following the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling.

A free market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.
A free market economy was necessary for the purchase of the Louisiana territory.

The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy.
The size of the federal government increases under a free market economy.

Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.
Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.
Question 9
Q9

What caused Napoleon to decide to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

(1 point)
Responses

He could no longer control the Native Americans living in the territory.
He could no longer control the Native Americans living in the territory.

The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti.
The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti.

It was too far away to govern effectively.
It was too far away to govern effectively.

He was about to lose it in a war to Spain, so he decided to sell it instead.
He was about to lose it in a war to Spain, so he decided to sell it instead.
Question 10
Q10

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?

(1 point)
Responses

to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights
to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights

to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France
to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France

to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France
to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France

to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries

Answer 1

Here are the responses to your questions:

Question 5: What was one reason for the formation of the Democratic-Republican party?

• Thomas Jefferson’s views clashed with those of Alexander Hamilton.

Question 6: Why did Adams increase the size of the American navy?

• He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.

Question 7: Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select TWO that apply.

• The popular vote was a tie.
• No candidate won the electoral vote.

Question 8: Why did Jefferson pursue a laissez-faire economic system in the United States?

• Implementing a free market economy limits the role of the federal government.

Question 9: What caused Napoleon to decide to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• The Louisiana Territory was no longer useful to him after a slave revolt in Haiti.

Question 10: Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?

• to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France.

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