Do Now: John Adams & the XYZ Affair

Do Now:

John Adams

and

the XYZ Affair

Multiple Choice

In deciding not to trade with England or France, President Adams followed the outline of foreign policy issued by -

• The United States Constitution

• Hamilton's financial plan

• George Washington’s Farewell Address

• The Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

To avoid war with France, Adams tried to follow President Washington’s foreign policy of-

• Obstinance

• Honesty

• Deception

• Neutrality

Multiple Choice

Avoiding war with France was important because the United States-

• Knew the French would win

• Was tired of fighting

• Did not have the money or military might to fight a war

• Was sending John Adams to live in France after he left the presidency