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Also called the "XYZ"-affair, it was a diplomatic crisis between the USA and France in 1797/98 caused by French foreign minister Talleyrand who only wanted to start talks on averting possible war between the two countries after recieving a substantial amount from the US in bribes and loans. 'XYZ' stood for the names of the three French diplomats that Talleyrand used as informal middlemen for the hoped-for transaction.
The US delegation refused to cough up, which lead to a stalemate in negotiations. Only after Talleyrand had been called to task on the affair by the French Government, talks were succesfully resumed.
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Why is the XYZ affair important?
The XYZ affair caused a harsh relationship between France and the US.
Is Andrew symonds having an affair with Brett lees wife?
It is not known if Andrew Symonds is having an affair with Brett Lee's wife. Andrew Symonds is from Australia and is a former cricket player.
What did the XYZ affair lead the Americans to do?
Following the XYZ Affair, there was a surge of nationalism from the Americans. This included calls of war - eventually contributing to the naval quasi-wars along the Atlantic coast.
The XYZ affair damaged the relationship between the US and which other country?
The XYZ Affair did not involve the United States and England. It was a dispute between the U.S. and the French Republic.
The xyz affair almost caused?
A war between the United States and France
