Angry Over the Jay Treaty, the French Government Ordered French

question 61

Multiple Choice

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.

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