jan 1, 1797 - XYZ Affair/Quasi War w FR
Description:
3 Am officials go FR to get compensation for FR seizing Am ships- FR resentment bc Jay's Treaty and refusal to aid FR Rev
- Am create navy/army to prepare for war
technically undeclared naval war lasted til like 1800
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1797
Now
~ 228 years ago