Based on the information in the excerpt, what can be inferred about the effect the war between France and England had on the United States? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
The war convinced the United States to not trade with Europe
The war convinced the United States to not trade with Europe
The disagreements between political parties on issues relating to the war led to the inability of Congress to function
The disagreements between political parties on issues relating to the war led to the inability of Congress to function
The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.
The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.
The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a time period of distrust of the French Directory
choose one answer
- The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.
- The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a time period of distrust of the French Directory.
The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a time period of distrust of the French Directory.
Based on the information in the excerpt, the following can be inferred about the effect the war between France and England had on the United States:
- The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.
- The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a time period of distrust of the French Directory.
To get to this answer, you would look for specific information in the given excerpt that supports these inferences. For example, if the excerpt mentions any incidents of attacks on American shipping vessels or the United States' response to it, it would suggest the build-up of an American naval force. Similarly, if there is any mention of the French Directory's unwillingness to negotiate or any indication of distrust towards them, it would support the inference of a time period of distrust of the French Directory.