Foreign Affairs in the Young Nation

Front

How did Congress react to the XYZ Affair?

Back

They authorized a "half-war" on the seas with France

Answer explanation

Congress authorized a "half war" on the seas against France.

Front

How did President Adams protect American ships?

Back

He sent a peace mission to France and negotiated a treaty.

Front

What nation impressed American sailors into their navy?

Back

Great Britain

Answer explanation

Great Britain

Front

Which Americans opposed war with the British in 1812? Options: War Hawks, Southerners, Slave owners, New Englanders

Back

New Englanders

Front

What is the message of the Monroe Doctrine?

Back

It said that the countries in the western hemisphere were independent and no new European colonies were to be formed.

Answer explanation

What was the message of the Monroe Doctrine?

Front

What is the question? Options: Who is Tecumseh?, Who are the Federalists?, Who are European governments?, Who are French agents X,Y, and Z?

Back

Who are European governments?

Front

Which terms best describe Washington's foreign policy?

Back

neutrality and isolationism

Front

Britain was impressing American sailors. What does this mean they were doing?

Back

Kidnapping them and forcing them to serve in the British navy.

Answer explanation

Kidnapping them and forcing them to serve in the British navy.

Front

What did Monroe feel he must prevent? Options: Piracy off the coast of Africa, Impressment of American Sailors, European nations meddling in the Americas, Latin American nations revolting against Spain

Back

European nations meddling in the Americas