As president, John Adams tried to expand federal power by: A. shutting down all banks other than the Bank of the United States.
B. supporting laws that punished people for criticizing the
government.
C. starting wars to demonstrate the power of the U. S. military.
D. preventing state governments from passing any new laws.

B. supporting laws that punished people for criticizing the

Explanation:

the big stick policy was to still look powerful, and be nice at the same time. the big stick policy was also to countries who were at war, find peace with eachother.

the dollar diplomacy was to expand american business and get it to latin america, for that would be good for the economy.

you my friend, your regards.

agubaba khaleekha.