XYZ Affair (1 Jan 1797 Jahr – 1 Jan 1798 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

A diplomatic incident between the US and France posed a risk for war, known as the Quasi-War

Causes:
-French diplomats came to the US and effectively asked President Adams for bribes in order to avoid hostilities caused by the seizure of American merchant ships by France

Historical Impact:
-War with France was narrowly avoided
-Diplomatic relations with France were tarnished

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