How did americans respond to the french revolution? a. hamilton supported the creation of a standing army to prepare the nation should french radicalism spread across the atlantic. b. almost everyone supported it at first, because the french seemed to be following in the footsteps of americans. c. they blocked passage of jay’s treaty, which showed preference for great britain. d. president washington immediately spoke out against french radicals and dispatched american warships to assist england. e. opponents of the french revolution formed the republican party, headed by thomas jefferson.