The XYZ Affair Quiz

What event led to strained relations between the United States and France?

• The signing of a treaty with England

• The War of the First Coalition

• The XYZ affair

• The French Revolution

Why did the French become angry with the United States?

• The United States supported England in the war

• The United States refused to trade with France

• The United States did not support the French Revolution

• The United States seized French merchant vessels

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

• Three commissioners

• Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

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

• A military alliance and trading privileges

• A diplomatic apology and reparations

• A low-interest loan and a substantial bribe

• A declaration of war against England

What was the outcome of the XYZ affair?

• The dissolution of the United States Navy

• A peaceful resolution and a signed treaty

• The rise of the Federalist Party

• War between the United States and France

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

• It led to the creation of the Navy

• It resulted in the sale of Navy ships

• It led to the expansion of the Navy

• It caused the Navy to be dissolved

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

• To serve aboard United States Navy frigates

• To serve as diplomats in France

• To provide security for American merchants

• To support the British in the war

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Acts that promoted trade with foreign nations

• Acts that established diplomatic relations with France

• Acts that made it easier for immigrants to become citizens

• Acts that restricted freedom of speech and targeted immigrants

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

• They condemned the acts and discussed secession

• They demanded the repeal of the acts and threatened war

• They supported the acts and called for stricter immigration policies

• They proposed amendments to the acts to protect states' rights

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

• They led to the rise of the Federalist Party

• They resulted in the election of James Garfield

• They caused the secession of the southern states

• They shaped American politics until the Civil War