Why Did the Federalists Create a Tremendous Number of New

Multiple Choice

Why did the Federalists create a tremendous number of new judicial appointments in 1801?

A) Having lost control of the presidency and Congress, they wanted to ensure that they could control the judiciary.
B) It was part of a compromise deal whereby they would split the appointments with Republicans.
C) Most Americans recognized that a growing nation needed additional judges.
D) It was a way of getting rid of a number of corrupt judges.