John Adams's response to French bribery during negotiations in Paris was that he cut off diplomatic negotiations with France. This incident is known as the XYZ Affair, and it significantly escalated tensions between the United States and France, but Adams chose not to go to war, instead opting for a more diplomatic approach.
What was John Adams's response to French bribery during negotiations in Paris?
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He gave in to French demands.
He gave in to French demands.
He increased the size of the U.S. Navy.
He increased the size of the U.S. Navy.
He cut off diplomatic negotiations with France.
He cut off diplomatic negotiations with France.
He formally declared war on France.
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