Message to the Senate and House Regarding Reports of the Envoys

Who became the second U.S. president in 1797?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Why did France start capturing U.S. trade ships?

• Because they thought the U.S. favored Britain

• Because the ships were carrying illegal goods

• Because they wanted to provoke a war with Britain

• Because they were at war with the U.S.

What did the French agents demand before considering talks with the U.S. envoys?

• A bribe and a large loan

• Trade agreements

• An apology from the U.S.

• Military support

What was the incident involving French agents and U.S. envoys known as?

• The Diplomatic Incident

• The French Affair

• The Bribery Scandal

• The XYZ Affair

What was President Adams' stance on the U.S. participating in European contentions?

• He wanted the U.S. to lead the fight

• He was indifferent

• He wanted to avoid participation by all reasonable concessions

• He wanted to support France

What does 'pacific' mean in the context of the text?

• Relating to the Pacific Ocean

• A type of treaty

• Tending to lessen conflict

• Peaceful in character or intent

What was the outcome of the situation between the U.S. and France?

• France apologized and returned the ships

• The situation was settled through diplomacy

• The U.S. declared war on France

• The U.S. paid the bribe and loan