Why did the war that began between France and Great Britain in 1793 pose a dilemma for the United States?
A. Each belligerent expected the active support of the United States and threatened to declare war if such support was not forthcoming.
B. The United States was ideologically bound to France, but it was economically bound to Great Britain.
C. The Senate voted to honor the 1778 treaty with France, but the House voted in favor of a declaration of neutrality.
D. Because the United States had a mutual defense pact with both countries, it had to choose which agreement to honor.
Answer: B
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