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After the XYZ Affair, what did President Adams do instead of declaring war?
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He increased the size of the army.
He increased the size of the army.

He halted all trade with Europe.
He halted all trade with Europe.

He increased the size of the American navy.
He increased the size of the American navy.

He did not allow European ships in American ports.
He did not allow European ships in American ports.
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After the XYZ Affair, President Adams increased the size of the American navy. This was part of his strategy to prepare for possible conflict without formally declaring war.