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jun 1, 1797 - XYZ affair

Description:

- French seizure of American ships led Adams to send ministers to France for negotiation
- French ministers required bribery
- American public was furious
- Adams opposed going to a war against France and just sent new ministers to France

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Date:

jun 1, 1797
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~ 228 years ago