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 ? ( 1 point ) 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 refusal to pay the bribe resulted in a suspension in French trade that deeply altered the American economy . The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a long period of distrust of the French Directory .