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)
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.

Answer 1

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

(He avoided asking for a formal declaration of war and resisted calls for full-scale war, pursuing diplomacy and neutrality instead.)