8.27 The XYZ Affair Flashcard

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What event led to strained relations between the United States and France? Options: The signing of a treaty with England, The War of the First Coalition, The XYZ affair, The French Revolution

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The French Revolution

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Why did the French become angry with the United States?

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The United States supported England in the war.

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Who did President John Adams send to Paris in 1797 to resolve the issue with France?

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Three commissioners

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What demands did the French foreign minister make to the American commissioners?

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A low-interest loan and a substantial bribe

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What was the outcome of the XYZ affair?

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A peaceful resolution and a signed treaty

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What impact did the XYZ affair have on the United States Navy?

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It led to the expansion of the Navy

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What was the purpose of creating the United States Marine Corps during the XYZ affair?

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To serve aboard United States Navy frigates

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What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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Acts that restricted freedom of speech and targeted immigrants.

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How did the states of Kentucky and Virginia respond to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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They condemned the acts and discussed secession.

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What impact did the XYZ affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts have on American politics?

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They shaped American politics until the Civil War.