President john adams created the united states department of the navy
a. because of the difficulties the united states experienced with french and british navies
b. to establish better trade with spain
c. because he needed a lasting legacy of his presidency
d. to expand the united states' control over territorial waters

it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

explanation:

these acts divided the south into five military districts.