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jan 1, 1797 - XYZ Affair

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France wouldn't stop seizing US ships so diplomats went to Paris to negotiate. The French officials were called "XYZ" and demanded bribes, which Adams didn't agree to, causing a short war. United the US against France but deepened tensions because only the Federalists liked Adams' actions.

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