Flashcard on the XYZ Affair

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What is the main topic of the video?

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The XYZ Affair

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In what years did the XYZ Affair take place?

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1797 and 1798

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Who was the President of the United States during the XYZ Affair?

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John Adams

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What did the French foreign minister demand from the American commissioners?

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A low-interest loan and a substantial bribe

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What was the American response to the demands made by the French?

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They were offended and caused an uproar

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What significant action did the United States take in response to the XYZ Affair?

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They raised an army of 20,000 and increased the Navy

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Who signed the treaty that ended the conflict related to the XYZ Affair?

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John Adams

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Which legislation was passed as a result of the anti-French sentiment during the XYZ Affair? Options: The Bill of Rights, The Alien and Sedition Acts, The Emancipation Proclamation, The Homestead Act

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The Alien and Sedition Acts

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What concept related to states' rights emerged as a reaction to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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Nullification

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How did the XYZ Affair impact American politics in the long term?

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It led to the establishment of a permanent U.S. Navy