Question
The XYZ Affair outraged many Americans. What was President John Adams’s initial stance on how to handle the issue? Select all that apply.
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Responses
Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France.
Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France.
Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures.
Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures.
Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.
Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.
1 answer
President John Adams’s initial stance on how to handle the XYZ Affair included the following:
Adams was cautious and preferred diplomacy over military action. Although there was significant pressure for war, he ultimately sought a peaceful resolution and aimed to avoid entanglement in European conflicts.
