Question

conflicts between the federalist and democratic-republican parties continued after the 1796 election.
one of the most important conflicts was about the passage of four laws that are known together as the alien and sedition acts.
the table below describes several political events that led to the conflict over the alien and sedition acts. look at the table. then answer the question below.
which country did americans have reason to believe was becoming an enemy of the united states in the 1790s?
france austria britain spain

Explanation:

In the 1790s, after Jay's Treaty between the U.S. and Britain, France allowed attacks on American ships, refused to cooperate with U.S. diplomats, and the U.S. prepared for war with France by expanding its military and authorizing attacks on French ships. These events gave Americans reason to view France as an enemy.

Answer:

France