the xyz affair outraged many Americans. what was president john Adams initial stance on how to handle the issue. Select all that apply

Question

the xyz affair outraged many Americans. what was president john Adams initial stance on how to handle the issue. Select all that apply

Adams asked congress for a vote to declare war on France
Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
Adams wanted to declare war, resisted due to political pressures.
Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs

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The correct options regarding President John Adams' initial stance on how to handle the XYZ Affair are:

Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.

Adams did not seek a declaration of war against France, despite pressures from some factions within his party. Instead, he chose to pursue diplomatic solutions to the crisis.