jan 4, 1797 - The XYZ Affair (1797 - 1798) - context: French upset over Jay's Treaty, start seizing US ships, US sends diplomats over to avoid war) - French diplomats refuses to meet w/ the US unless were paid $250,000 —> US refused, anti-French sentiments increased
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jan 4, 1797
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~ 229 years ago