- Diplomacy: President John Adams initially chose to handle the XYZ affair diplomatically.
- Defense: He focused on strengthening the country's defenses.
- Negotiation: Adams attempted to negotiate with France to resolve the issue peacefully.
- Non-interference: He tried to avoid getting involved in the conflicts between France and other European countries.
- Public opinion: Adams sought to maintain public support and avoid escalating tensions with France.
The XYZ affair outrage many Americans what was President John Adams initial stance on how to handle the issues select all it apply
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