XYZ Affair

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John Adams, the second president of the United States, was a Federalist who wanted to

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continue the policies of George Washington

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During Adam's presidency, France and England were at war. This was a problem because

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neither country wanted the United States to trade goods with the other.

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The French Navy became aggressive and kidnapped our sailors, forcing them to fight, this is called....

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impressment

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John Adams decided to keep out of the war..not to get involved with England (Britain) or France... this was following the policy of...

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George Washington in his farewell address

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To stop the French attack on our ships President Adams sent delegates to France, but the unnamed French Delegates named X, Y and Z ...

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demanded a $250,000 bribe and a $10 million dollar loan for France before the U. S. Delegates could begin negotiations.

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Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow. These are called

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Precedent

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How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents? Options: He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War., He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court., He campaigned actively for the office of President., He created a cabinet of advisors.

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He created a cabinet of advisors.

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Washington did not take sides between England and France by declaring the

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Neutrality Proclamation

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The amount the nation's government owes is called the...

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national debt

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Washington was president for _____ years.

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