How did the French respond when the United States refused to repay debts owed to France?

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France declared war on the United States.

France kidnapped government leaders and demanded a ransom.

France stopped all trade with the United States.

France began to seize American ships and cargo.

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The correct answer is: France began to seize American ships and cargo.

This event is related to the Quasi-War, an undeclared conflict between France and the United States that occurred in the late 1790s, during which France took measures including the seizure of American merchant ships in response to the U.S. government's refusal to repay debts.