XYZ Affair

What country was attacking American ships?

• England

• France

• Canada

• Spain

Who was president at this time?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Adam Sandler

How many diplomats did Adams send to France?

• 1

• 12

• 7

• 3

The 3 diplomats were Charles Pinckney, Eldridge Gerry, and ________

• George Washington

• John Marshall

• Snoop Dogg

• Thomas Jefferson

Why is it called the XYZ Affair?

• Because the French representatives were reported as agents X, Y, & Z.

• Because the ships they attacked were named X, Y, and Z.

• It just sounded fun.

• Because X, Y, & Z are at the end of the alphabet.

Did America pay the bribe that the French demanded?

• Yes

• No