jan 4, 1798 - XYZ Affair,
Quasi-War
with France
Description:
XYZ AFFAIR
- US wants an end to French harassment of US shipping
- French representatives demand a bribe from US to open negotiations with Minister Talleyrand
- US suspends trade with France, leading to QUASI-WAR with France
- John Adams desperately tries to avoid war, but remains very unpopular
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