A and E, just did it on ed genuity
It was designed to decide who is vice president and who is U.S president. Hope this helps!
Who wrote this story? When did he write it?
- Edward Everett Hale wrote this in 1863.
Who narrates the story? What is his position? When does he first meet Nolan?
- Fred (Captain Ingham) is an officer in the navy and he narrates the story. He first meets Nolan in 1820.
What dates are covered by the action of the story?
- 1807-1863
Why was it important to keep Nolan's story secret while he was alive?
- It was a mistake by America, and officials did not want to let citizens know. He could have sued the judge, so it was easier to keep Nolan than o let him go.
When does Burr try to "seduce" Nolan? What are Burr and Nolan suspected of doing?
- Burr tries to seduce Nolan in 1807. They are both suspected of treason.
The United States end the negotiations with France during the XYZ Affair because French officials demanded that the United States pay bribes.
The XYZ Affair was an incident in 1978, involving US envoys to France and un-named French diplomats who identified themselves as X, Y, and Z. They demanded substantial bribes and payments from the US envoys in exchange for ceasing of French hostility to US merchant ships as a result of the US entrance into the Jay treaty with Great Britain.
