1 abr 1798 año - XYZ Affair

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U.S. diplomats were sent to France to address their practice of seizing American ships and prevent conflict, but 3 French diplomats - referred to as X, Y, and Z - demanded a $250,000 bribe and $10 million loan to discuss terms
- Americans were outraged and began calling for war against France

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