Asked by Ishowpeed

The Federalist party used the XYZ Affair to
A.
build support for expanding the national army.
B.
try to impeach John Adams.
C.
create a national agreement on new immigration laws.
D.
start a war with France.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. build support for expanding the national army.

The XYZ Affair stirred anti‑French sentiment, which Federalists used to justify strengthening the military (and naval buildup) and to win support for tougher measures during the undeclared Quasi‑War with France.