Question

Select all the correct answers.
Which two fears did US leaders have about Spain's transfer of territory to France?

-They feared that the French presence would prevent US expansion in the West.


-They believed that American Indians from the territory would soon attack the United States.

-They feared that the United States would lose access to the Mississippi River and New Orleans.

-They feared Spain had transferred lands that the United States already claimed.

-They feared that Spain and France would soon attack the United States together.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C is correct.

Explanation:

• They feared that the United States would lose access to the Mississippi River and New Orleans.
• They were afraid of the fact that Spain is transferring the lands that the United States has already claimed.  
• They were also afraid that Spain and France would unite and attack the United States together to colonize the land.

Answer 2

Answer:

3

Explanation: