Quiz on the XYZ Affair

What is the main topic of the video?

• The American Civil War

• The XYZ Affair

• The French Revolution

• The War of 1812

In what years did the XYZ Affair take place?

• 1789 and 1790

• 1797 and 1798

• 1800 and 1801

• 1795 and 1796

Who was the President of the United States during the XYZ Affair?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

What did the French foreign minister demand from the American commissioners?

• A public apology

• A military alliance

• A low-interest loan and a substantial bribe

• Immediate trade agreements

What was the American response to the demands made by the French?

• They agreed immediately

• They ignored the demands

• They were offended and caused an uproar

• They prepared for peace talks

What significant action did the United States take in response to the XYZ Affair?

• They disbanded the Navy

• They raised an army of 20,000 and increased the Navy

• They declared war on England

• They signed a peace treaty with France

Who signed the treaty that ended the conflict related to the XYZ Affair?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• John Adams

Which legislation was passed as a result of the anti-French sentiment during the XYZ Affair?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Homestead Act

What concept related to states' rights emerged as a reaction to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• Federalism

• Nullification

• Secession

• Republicanism

How did the XYZ Affair impact American politics in the long term?

• It strengthened the Federalist Party

• It led to the establishment of a permanent U.S. Navy

• It ended all diplomatic relations with France

• It had no significant impact