20 März 1798 Jahr - The XYZ affair Mar. 20, 1798

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-US wanted to end French harassment of American shipping
-3 delegates were sent to France
-French reps. demanded a bribe to open negotiations
-US refused and suspended trade with France
-Adams published a written report of it and didn't name the French reps. naming them X, Y, and Z

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