MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS FROM ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS TO XYZ AFFAIR
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Question
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During Adams’ Presidency three French agents demanded $250, 000 from the American diplomats. This event was known as the ____ ?
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ABC Affair
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Quasi War
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XYZ War
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XYZ Affair
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The XYZ Affair (1797-1798) involved an American peace delegation in France, three agents of the French Foreign Minister (labeled as X, Y, and Z in President John Adams’ initial communications with Congress), and the French Foreign Minister’s demand for a bribe from the American delegation.
Detailed explanation-2: -After some time, Adams released the papers. However, the men’s names were redacted. The letters W, X, Y, and Z were used to hide their identities. Thus, the affair was called the XYZ Affair.
Detailed explanation-3: -Once the diplomats-Pinckney along with John Marshall and Elbridge Gerry-arrived overseas they tried to meet with France’s foreign minister, Charles de Talleyrand.
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