
American Reactions to the XYZ Affair

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were the French attacking American ships during the British-French conflict?
They wanted to expand their territory.
They wanted to support the British.
They were angry at US neutrality.
They were seeking new trade routes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was President John Adams' initial response to the French attacks?
He sent diplomats to negotiate.
He declared war on France.
He ignored the attacks.
He imposed trade sanctions on France.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the American diplomats sent to negotiate with France?
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
Charles Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay
James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Henry Clay
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the French representatives, known as X, Y, and Z, demand from the American diplomats?
A military alliance
A trade agreement
A peace treaty
A bribe
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the American diplomats respond to the French demand for a bribe?
They sought help from Britain.
They negotiated a lower amount.
They refused and returned home.
They agreed to pay the bribe.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the American public's reaction to the XYZ Affair?
They supported paying the bribe.
They wanted to go to war with France.
They demanded a trade embargo.
They ignored the incident.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was ready to come out of retirement to lead the American army?
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the ultimate outcome of the XYZ Affair?
The US paid the bribe.
France agreed to respect US neutrality.
The US formed an alliance with Britain.
The US declared war on France.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the XYZ Affair demonstrate about the United States?
Its willingness to pay bribes
Its preference for military solutions
Its demand for international respect
Its desire for isolationism
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