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Question 10 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

Which statement best describes American political 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 France’s revolution and saw France as an ally in the struggle for republican government. Federalists were more concerned about the revolution’s violence and disorder, and they favored closer ties with Britain. Therefore, the best description is that Democratic-Republicans supported France while Federalists feared events there.

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