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Adams’s Presidency

Question 9 • HOPE Scholars- History Grade 8

Which statement best describes American attitudes toward France during the 1790s?

Answer
A
Americans in both political parties supported France’s revolution and war with Britain.
B
Americans in both political parties feared the chaos of the French Revolution.
C
Democratic-Republicans supported France, while Federalists feared events in France.
D
Federalists supported France, while Democratic-Republicans feared events in France.

Explanation

Democratic-Republicans generally sympathized with the French Revolution and supported France, seeing it as an extension of the American fight for republican government. Federalists were more wary of the revolution’s violence and disorder and favored maintaining good relations with Britain. Therefore, the best choice is “Democratic-Republicans supported France, while Federalists feared events in France.”

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