Asked by Aaron Frank on Jun 04, 2024
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Angry over the Jay Treaty, the French government ordered French vessels to seize American merchant ships carrying British goods. How did the United States government respond to this order?
A) President Adams broke diplomatic relations with France.
B) The Senate abrogated the Jay Treaty with Great Britain.
C) Congress declared war on France.
D) Congress voted to increase military spending.
Jay Treaty
A 1794 agreement between the United States and Great Britain that sought to settle outstanding issues remaining since the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War.
French Vessels
Ships or boats that are registered or originate from France.
Merchant Ships
Commercial vessels used in international trade to transport goods and sometimes passengers across seas and oceans.
- Discern the influence of initial foreign policy decisions and pacts on the developmental trajectory of the United States.
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AR
Anamia Rae HarrisJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The United States government responded to the French order by increasing military spending, as a way to strengthen its defense capabilities in light of the French actions. This was part of the preparations for what would become known as the Quasi-War with France.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the influence of initial foreign policy decisions and pacts on the developmental trajectory of the United States.