One of the most divisive questions separating the early leaders of the Republic was whether the United States should ally itself more closely with Britain or France. What
major leaders fell on each side of this debate? What were the problems associated
with allying with Britain vs. allying with France and what were the benefits? (Think
about things like the XYZ Affair and the Jay Treaty).

Montezuma was taken prisoner by the spanish and held captive for months while the spanish ransacked the city of tenochtitlan. what was the fate of montezuma? a he escaped only to be cut down in battle.b he reasoned with the spanish and got them to leave the city.c he died of old age while in the custody of cortes.d he was struck with stones trying to plead for peace with his people and it is reported he died a few days later.