TCI Lesson 12: Foreign Affairs in the Young Nation

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As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington's foreign policy?

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Isolationism

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Which event challenged the foreign policy of President John Adams? Options: Attacks on U.S. ships, France's refusal to pay loans, Revolutions in Latin America, British impressment of U.S. sailors

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Attacks on U.S. ships

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What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796?

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The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley.

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Which slogan reflected the U.S. response to the XYZ Affair? Options: Free trade and sailors' rights!, No taxation without representation!, Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!, First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen!

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Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!

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Which country was most responsible for the change in U.S. foreign policy at the end of the 18th century?

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Great Britain

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Which achievement occurred during the administration of John Adams?

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The nation was at peace

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After going to war with each other, Great Britain and France seized U.S. merchant ships in order to:

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prevent the United States from supplying their enemy

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Who was hurt most by Jefferson's embargo on trade? Options: France, Great Britain, North African pirates, American sea workers

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American sea workers

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Which action increased tension between the United States and Great Britain in 1807? Options: The United States increased taxes on British goods, The British killed 21 American soldiers, The United States limited British immigration, The British demanded money to protect U.S. ships

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The British killed 21 American soldiers

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Why were the War Hawks eager to go to war with Great Britain in 1812?

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They hoped to drive the British out of Canada