How did Washington handle the war between Britain and France?
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• The U.S. formed an alliance with France to fight against Britain.
• The U.S. formed an alliance with Britain to fight against France.
• The U.S. entered the war after paving off its national debt.
• The S remained neutral and cig not enter the war
The U.S. remained neutral and did not enter the war.
What did Washington warn against in his farewell address?
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expanding the size of the country
political parties
fighting Native Americans
relying too heavily on trade
Washington warned against political parties in his farewell address.
In what ways were Federalists and Democratic-Republicans similar?
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Both believed in promoting trade.
Both had plans for a national bank.
Both were strong supporters of the free market.
Both were strong supporters of the Constitution
Both Federalists and Democratic-Republicans were strong supporters of the Constitution.
In what ways did the election of 1796 increase political tension? Select two that apply.
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Both candidates supported a strong federal government.
The president and vice president were from opposing parties.
The president no longer had the power to choose cabinet members
The growth of the media-inspired conflict.
The two ways in which the election of 1796 increased political tension were:
1. The president and vice president were from opposing parties. This created a situation where the executive branch was divided and potentially limited in its ability to govern effectively.
2. The growth of the media-inspired conflict. The election saw an increase in partisan newspapers and political pamphlets that fueled animosity between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, further intensifying political tensions.
Which of the following occurred in the presidential election of 1800?
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• Thomas Jefferson was elected president, and John Adams became vice president.
• The House of Representatives had to decide the election.
The Supreme Court ruled the election results were unconstitutional.
• John Adams was elected president, and Thomas Jefferson became vice president
In the presidential election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson was elected president, and Aaron Burr became vice president.
What first caused President Jefferson to believe the United States should purchase the Louisiana Territory?
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France had threatened to invade the United States
• Spain had closed the port of New Orleans to American trade.
France offered the region to the United States at a reduced rate
• Spain gave the Louisiana Territory back to France