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Why did President John Adams increase the size of the American navy?
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.
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
which is right?
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.
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
which is right?
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He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
President John Adams increased the size of the American navy primarily in response to the Quasi-War with France (1798-1800). During this undeclared maritime conflict, French ships were seizing American vessels engaged in trade with Britain, with whom France was at war. Adams and the Federalist-controlled Congress believed that a stronger naval force would protect US merchant ships from French attacks and impressment, and would act as a deterrent against further aggression. The famous "XYZ Affair," in which French officials demanded bribes and loans to stop the attacks, had inflamed American public opinion and made increasing naval strength a popular and pressing issue.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
President John Adams increased the size of the American navy primarily in response to the Quasi-War with France (1798-1800). During this undeclared maritime conflict, French ships were seizing American vessels engaged in trade with Britain, with whom France was at war. Adams and the Federalist-controlled Congress believed that a stronger naval force would protect US merchant ships from French attacks and impressment, and would act as a deterrent against further aggression. The famous "XYZ Affair," in which French officials demanded bribes and loans to stop the attacks, had inflamed American public opinion and made increasing naval strength a popular and pressing issue.
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