Which of the Following Did Aaron Burr and General James

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did Aaron Burr and General James Wilkinson plan?

• A) to foment revolt in the West and declare the Louisiana Territory as an independent republic
• B) to assassinate Jefferson so that Burr could become president of the Union
• C) to meet a large British fleet off the coast of Florida and capture Pensacola
• D) to link up with Spanish forces in California and invade Russian-controlled Alaska
• E) to join forces with a large French army on Lake Erie and invade Canada

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