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- Because the French regarded the U.S.- British agreement over the Northwest Territory, a violation of French-American alliance.
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What effect did the xyz affair have on the us-french relations?
The congress canccled its treaties with France & allowed u.s. ships and seize french vessels.
Why did France and Britain begin seizing us merchant ships?
At no time in the war did the UK seize US merchant ships. As far as I know nor did Viche France. Until 1941 the USA was officially neutral but openly traded and sent weapons to aid the British continue the war against the Axis. After 1941 the US and Britain became allies.
How did the french punish the US for signing Jays treaty with Britain?
They started to steal from US merchant ships
Why did the US enter into the quasi war?
The Quasi-WarFrom 1798 to 1800, the US engaged in naval warfare with French ships and privateers during the French Revolution. Upset that the US would not support the French Republic, the French began seizing American merchant ships trading with Great Britain and in the Caribbean.No declaration of war was made, but on July 9, 1798, Congress authorized President John Adams to employ US forces to protect American commerce. US warships and privateers subsequently recaptured US merchant vessels, as well as 93 French ships.
How did the French punish the US for Jays treaty with Great Britain?
The French seized American ships that carried cargo to Britain.
Foreign relations between the US and France deteriorated in the late 1790's over?
It was because of Jay's Treaty, which lead to the French beginning to seize American vessels in retaliation for it . Congress responded by ordering the navy to attack any French ships on the American coast. The conflict became more violent after the X,Y, Z Affair.
Which Northeast US city did not begin as a port where ocean going ships docked?
buffalo,new york
Why did the US become involved in a conflict with France?
The US fought France at sea in 1800 in the undeclared Quasi-War. Following the French Revolution, the US had ceased paying its debts to France incurred during the Revolutionary War (1776-1787), and French ships began preying on US merchant ships along the Atlantic coast. After the US Navy captured several French warships and privateers, the conflict ended with the Convention of 1800, which guaranteed the safety of merchant ships.
How did the french and spanish get involved in the war?
They sent ships and weapons to help us fight the war.
When did helicid snails arrive in the US?
snails came from France when the french brought them over to eat on ships.
How did the french punish the US for signing jays treaty with great Britain?
The French seized American ships that carried cargo to Britain.
How many naval ships were produced before and after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
101 ships were there. Hundreds (if you count minor vessels thousands) of naval ships were built by the US after Pearl and before the wars end. Sixty aircraft carriers to begin with.
