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jun 27, 1797 - XYZ Affair

Description:

French try to solicit a bribe from American diplomats who refuse
Adams and Congress cut of trade with France
Unofficial war (Quasi War)
Led to the Federalists wanting to pass laws aimed at silencing the opposition (Alien and Sedition Acts)

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Date:

jun 27, 1797
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~ 229 years ago