True. The XYZ Affair, which involved a diplomatic incident between the United States and France in 1797-1798, led President John Adams to urge Congress to prepare for war. Tensions escalated due to French aggression against American shipping, prompting calls for military readiness, although war was never formally declared. The incident significantly impacted U.S.-France relations and domestic politics.
they set up a post office and established the continental army.
"the XYZ affair"
Because of the Thornton Affair.
During what's known as the XYZ Affair, President Adams sent diplomats to France for the purpose of attempting to negotiate peace with France. The end result was the Treaty of Mortefontaine.
This was the XYZ Affair of 1798. The revelation was made by President John Adams, after which the US Congress ordered the US Navy rebuilt for the Quasi-War with France (1798-1800).
they set up a post office and established the continental army.
"the XYZ affair"
Because of the Thornton Affair.
For lying about an affair with a staff member
That was France in the XYZ Affair of the 1790s.
During what's known as the XYZ Affair, President Adams sent diplomats to France for the purpose of attempting to negotiate peace with France. The end result was the Treaty of Mortefontaine.
John Adams refused to pay the bribe and loan, viewing it as an attempt at bribery by the French agents. He reported the incident to Congress, leading to the XYZ Affair and escalating tensions between the United States and France.
This was the XYZ Affair of 1798. The revelation was made by President John Adams, after which the US Congress ordered the US Navy rebuilt for the Quasi-War with France (1798-1800).
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John Adams was the US President (from 1797-1801). The resolution of the Quasi-War with France (1798-1800) came too late to help him gain re-election.
they never did give France money during the xyz affair.
The congress canccled its treaties with France & allowed u.s. ships and seize french vessels.