USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Related to the Jay Treaty, the XYZ Affair involved confrontations with France in 1797 and 1798 which became known the “Quasi-War.” Much of Adams’ presidency was dedicated to dealing with international issues-but he was successful and ultimately avoided war with the Treaty of Montefontaine in 1800.

Detailed explanation-2: -They used their power to prevent the government from sending a pro-French representative to Paris. They also searched for any signs of insult, any excuse to declare war. President Adams did not agree with the majority of Federalists. He wanted to improve relations with France through negotiations.

Detailed explanation-3: -During his presidency John Adams founded the Department of the Navy, and the U.S.S. Constitution and several other ships were launched.

Detailed explanation-4: -John Adams and the French Revolution Adams wished to avoid war and to protect the young nation from the revolutionary fervor in France, which Adams believed was contrary to American constitutional principles. Some believed the new nation should be a natural ally of the French.

Detailed explanation-5: -From the moment John Adams entered the presidency in 1797, the United States was in a state of undeclared war with France. The Quasi-War, as it was known, dominated his presidency, monopolizing both foreign policy and domestic policy.