Both Adams and Jefferson had to face the rising conflict between France and Great Britain during their presidency.
Adams' response was to build a small navy to protect U. S. ships until a compromise could be reached. A few years later,
the problems started again. This time, Jefferson passed the Embargo Acts to remove U. S. ships from the danger.
In the space below, identify which policy you would have supported and why.

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?