USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adams was afraid that the French Revolution would destroy America. He believed the American economy and government would collapse if the country became involved in Europe’s struggle. So Adams tried to improve relations with France through negotiations.

Detailed explanation-3: -After several years of bitter political struggle at home, President Adams finally prevented war with France. Later he wrote: “There is one thing I would like to be remembered for more than anything else. I gave myself the task of making peace with France. And I succeeded."

Detailed explanation-4: -Commonly referred to as the Quasi-War with France, this conflict was a limited naval war against French privateers who were seizing U.S. shipping in the Caribbean.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 1793, Congress suspended repayments of French loans incurred during the American Revolutionary War. The dispute escalated further due to different interpretations of the 1778 treaties of Alliance and Commerce between the two countries.