Question

decisions like the neutrality proclamation angered many americans who believed that the people should be involved in political decisions. president washington had not even asked congress before issuing the neutrality proclamation! many americans thought that it was secretive and undemocratic for washington to issue the proclamation without asking congress.
in what ways could americans have publicly expressed their opposition to the neutrality proclamation and other decisions made by president washington? select the three that apply.
holding community meetings and dinners to
discuss national politics
reading a series of debates about the neutrality
proclamation in the privacy of their homes
writing and signing petitions, or formal requests
for change, that were published in newspapers
forming local societies that allowed women to
participate in political discussion

Explanation:

To determine public expressions of opposition, we analyze each option:

• "Holding community meetings and dinners to discuss national politics" is a public way to voice opinions and gather support.
• "Reading debates in private homes" is a private activity, not a public expression of opposition.
• "Writing and signing petitions published in newspapers" is a public method to show collective opposition.
• "Forming local societies for women's political participation" is a public, organized way to express and act on opposition.

Answer:

A. holding community meetings and dinners to discuss national politics
C. writing and signing petitions, or formal requests for change, that were published in newspapers
D. forming local societies that allowed women to participate in political discussion