XYZ Affair

What year did the XYZ affair occur in?

• 1797

• 1977

• 1799

• 1800

Recall: Why were the French attacking American ships?

• The Americans said they would act neutral (take no side) and not support them in their war against the British.

• The Americans owed them a bunch of money (debit)

• They formed an alliance with Great Britain

• The Americans attacked their capital

How did Adams respond to the French attacking their ships?

• The United States declared war on France

• The United States sent 3 diplomats to France to make peace

• The Americans formed an alliance with Great Britain

• The Americans started attacking French ships and stealing their supplies.

Once the American diplomats arrived in France, what did they ask of France?

• They asked for military support and recognition of independence.
• They asked that France stop attacking American ships and stealing their supplies.

• They sought permission to establish a trade agreement.
• They requested financial aid for their journey.

How did the French respond to their request

• They demanded a bride (payment).

• They wanted the Americans to send them supplies

• They demanded America to pay back the money they borrowed (debit)

• They demanded the United States break their alliance with England

Did the American diplomats agree to the terms set by the French?

• Yes, the paid the bridge to have the attacks stop.

• No, they did not pay the bridge.