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

Adams asked congress on a vote to declare war on France.

Adams wanted to declare war but resisted due to political pressures

Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs

Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France

Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

He had significant influence over states

He believed states were meant to control the federal government

The states had the same right of judicial view as the Supreme court

Federalists controlled the courts

Why was the election 1800 decided in the House of Representatives

Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the us consitutuion

The popular vote was a tie

No candidate won the electoral vote

Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome

What were some issues on which Hamilton and Jefferson disagreed? Select all that apply.

Which group was primarily associated with the Democratic Republicans?

Why did political tensions increase after the election of 1796?

Jefferson lost support from farmers abandoned his ideals

The elected president and vice president were from opposing parties

Adams was out raged he did not get to choose his vice President

In his farewell address, what did Washington say about the U.S. Forming alliances with specific European countries?

It would be seen as a sign of disrespect

Other countires might also seek to form alliances

it might put peace and prosperity at risk

Other countires might boycott exports

Which of the following were precedents that George Washington set during his presidency? Select all that apply.

He established a judicial system of 9 justices that is still in place today.

He chose well-known leaders to run his executive departments and serve his advisors.

He established a Tax and Tariff cabinet position.

He chose not to run for a 3rd term.

What was the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey?

It rewarded farmers who grew corn

it did not spread the tax burden evenly

It was similar to taxes britan had proposed

It had to be collected in person by tax collectors

What polcity did presidet Washington follow during the period of war in Europe following the French Revolution?

He remained neutral toward all European powers to avoid conflict

He acted to promote democracy across Europe

He promised to fight European powers who threatened American neutrality

He signed Jay's Treaty to form an alliance with Britain

How did Alexander Hamilton plan to pay off the national debt?

A comparison-and-contrast essay uses which of the following elements? Select all that apply.

Two subjects that are similar and different

An opinion to change the readers mind

Supporting factual details

The relationship between cause and effect

A main character that learns throughout the story

Why would you do research to prepare for a personal comparison and contrast essay?

To find additional examples to support your main idea

To find people to interview from your family

To find references for your essay

To evaluate websites

Why is it important to use an orginaztional pattern in comparison-and-contrast essays

To provide an outline of your essay

To provide details supporting the statements

To demonstrate your thesis

To clearly show the relationship between the items you are comparing

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