The XYZ Affair outraged many Americans. What was President John Adams's initial stance on how to handle the issue? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
• Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France.
• Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with 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.
• Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.
Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
(1 point)
• The Federalists controlled the courts.
• He had significant influence over the states.
• He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.
• The states had the same right of judicial review as the Supreme Court.
Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?
(1 point)
• The 12th Amendment required this process.
• No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.
• Both candidates were from the same party.
• No candidate wanted to be vice president.
• No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.
• The Federalists controlled the courts.
• He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.
Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
(1 point)
• The Federalists controlled the courts.
• He had significant influence over the states.
• He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.
• The states had the same right of judicial review as the Supreme Court.
Choose the correct one.