US-French Relations and Treaties

The video discusses the Quasi-War, an undeclared conflict between the US and France from 1798 to 1800. It explores the strained US-France relations post-American Revolution, the impact of the Jay Treaty, and the XYZ Affair, which heightened tensions. The US built up its military, but only two major naval engagements occurred. The conflict ended with the Treaty of Morte Fontana in 1800, as Napoleon sought to focus on other ambitions, including the Louisiana Territory.

What was the Quasi-War primarily characterized by?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Naval conflicts in the Atlantic and Caribbean

• Trade embargoes

• Land battles in Europe

What was the main reason for the strained relationship between the US and France post-American Revolution?

• US trade embargo on France

• US alliance with Spain

• French invasion of US territories

• US refusal to aid France in European wars

Which treaty did the United States sign with Britain that angered France?

• Jay Treaty

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

What was the XYZ Affair?

• A military engagement between the US and France

• A diplomatic incident involving a bribe demand

• A trade agreement with Britain

• A peace treaty with France

Who was called out of retirement to help organize the US military during the Quasi-War?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

How many major naval engagements occurred between the US and France during the Quasi-War?

• Two

• Ten

• Five

• None

Who was the US President during the Quasi-War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

What treaty officially ended the Quasi-War?

• Treaty of San Ildefonso

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Mortefontaine

• Treaty of Ghent

What was Napoleon's ulterior motive for signing the Treaty of Mortefontaine?

• To establish a trade alliance with Britain

• To gain control of the Louisiana Territory

• To declare war on Spain

• To form a military alliance with the US

Which treaty gave France control of the Louisiana Territory?

• Jay Treaty

• Treaty of San Ildefonso

• Treaty of Mortefontaine

• Treaty of Paris