THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE
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Question
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What was President Adams’ response to the XYZ Affair?
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He did nothing in hopes the relationship would repair itself.
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He ordered American shipyards to build up Frigates, fast heavily armed fighting ships, to strengthen the Navy.
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He put a stop to all trade with France in hopes of crushing their economy.
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He declared war on France.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Adams avoided war by building up the American Navy to protect U.S. ships at sea. During his presidency John Adams founded the Department of the Navy and the U.S.S. Constitution, and several other ships, were launched.
Detailed explanation-2: -The act establishing the Department of the Navy was signed by President John Adams on April 30, 1798.
Detailed explanation-3: -Destruction of U.S. commerce by Barbary pirates caused Congress to authorize the building of six frigates in 1794 and to establish the navy department on April 30, 1798.
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