John Adams & XYZ Affair

Who became the second president of the United States after George Washington?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What issue troubled John Adams during his presidency?

• Trade with England

• French impressment of sailors

• Economic recession

• War with Spain

What did the French foreign agents demand from American diplomats?

• A peace treaty

• A monetary bribe

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement

What was the reaction in America to the French demands?

• Confusion

• Indifference

• Outrage

• Support

How did John Adams handle the situation with France?

• He declared war

• He ignored the issue

• He resigned from presidency

• He avoided war through diplomacy