Unit 1-President Adams-Lesson 5-The XYZ Affair Flashcards
1
Q
What was the XYZ Affair?
A
The XYZ Affair was a conflict between the U.S. and France in 1797-1798. French agents, called X, Y, and Z, demanded bribes from American diplomats to start peace talks. The Americans refused, leading to an undeclared naval war between the two countries, called the Quasi-War. T
2
Q
What issues happened to cause the XYZ Affair?
A
France was upset that the US Stayed neutral when the British and French were at war. The US also signed a trwaty with the British that made France angry
3
Q
How much of a bribe did the French agents XYZ want?
A
$250,000
4
Q
Did we pay the bride?
A
No
5
Q
What did we do with that money?
A
Built a Navy
6
Q
How long did this unofficial (undeclared) war last against France?
A
Two years
