The XYZ Affair and Its Impact

Why was France upset with the United States?

• Due to American neutrality in the British-French conflict

• Because the US joined the British

• The US refused to trade with France

• France wanted American territories

What was President John Adams' initial solution to the conflict?

• Ignoring the French attacks

• Sending diplomats to negotiate

• Forming an alliance with Britain

• Declaring war on France

Who were the American diplomats sent to negotiate with France?

• Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Henry Knox

• John Adams, George Washington, and James Monroe

• Charles Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry

• Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison

What did the French representatives demand from the American diplomats?

• The cession of American territories

• A bribe to stop attacking American ships

• Military support against Britain

• An apology from the US

How did Americans react to the demands of the French representatives?

• They declared war on France immediately

• They cut off all diplomatic relations with France

• Many wanted to go to war

• They agreed to pay the bribe

What was the American public's slogan after the XYZ Affair?

• "Liberty or Death"

• "Join or Die"

• "Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute"

• "Give me liberty or give me death"

Who was willing to come out of retirement to lead the American army?

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was President Adams' final decision regarding the conflict?

• To pay the bribe

• To declare war on France

• To negotiate further

• To seek help from Britain

What was the outcome of further negotiations with France?

• The US agreed to France's initial demands

• France treated America with more respect

• No agreement was reached, leading to war

• France apologized and paid reparations

What did the XYZ Affair demonstrate to the world?

• That the United States demanded respect

• The effectiveness of American diplomacy

• France's dominance in international affairs

• That the US could be easily intimidated