Lesson 14 Test Multiple Choice and Essay Updated 2026

The French agents of the XYZ affair stated that no peace talks would be held between the United States and France unless

• Great Britain agreed to not sell to the colonies.
• the United States destroyed all of its warships.
• the United States paid a tribute to Talleyrand.
• France gained control of the Middle Colonies.

Why did France attack U.S. merchant ships after the Jay Treaty was signed in 1794?

• France felt the Jay Treaty violated its own treaty with the United States.
• France did not trust that the United States would follow the agreement.
• France believed that Great Britain would break their side of the treaty.
• France wanted the land that Great Britain had received in the treaty.

Washington's policy of avoiding political or military alliances with other countries is called

• neutrality
• blockading
• isolationism
• impressment

Why did the ruler of Tripoli declare war on the United States during Jefferson's presidency?

• He felt he would gain support from Great Britain.
• He did not believe in neutrality or isolationism.
• He wanted more tribute from the United States.
• He desired to obtain land in the United States.

In 1800, France agreed to end their alliance with the United States. In return, the United States agreed to

• cease all alliances and trade with Great Britain.
• not ask France to pay for the ships it had seized.
• get rid of isolationism as a form of foreign policy.
• give up their land in Canada and Ohio Territory.

In the 1800s, Great Britain began impressing American sailors, or began kidnapping them and

• holding them hostage for ransom money.
• making them serve in the British navy.
• having them pretend to be French sailors.
• all of the above

What is the name of the French military leader who took over the French government around the late 1700s?

• Minister Talleyrand
• Francis Scott Key
• Oliver Hazard Perry
• Napoleon Bonaparte

Which U.S. President came into office in 1809, and tried to form a deal with France and Great Britain to cease their attacks?

• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• James Monroe

President Jefferson's embargo hurt the United States because it caused

• there to be too many sailor job openings.
• many American sailors to lose their jobs.
• more issues for France than for America.
• tensions between France and Mexico.

How did President Jefferson solve the United States' problems with Tripoli?

• He went to war with Tripoli.
• He became allies with Tripoli.
• He asked for France's support.
• He ransomed sailors from Tripoli.