The XYZ Affair outraged many Americans. What was President John Adams's initial stance on how to handle the issue?

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.
(1 point)
• Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France.
• Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
• Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures.

Answer 1

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President John Adams's initial stance on how to handle the XYZ Affair included the following:

Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures.

Adams did not ask Congress for a vote to declare war on France, as he preferred diplomacy over conflict.