Why did Adams increase the size of the American navy?

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• He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
• He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
• 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.

Adams increased the size of the American navy because he hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.