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

President John Adams’s initial stance on how to handle the XYZ Affair included the following:

• Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
• Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.
• Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures.

Adams did not ask Congress for a vote to declare war on France. Instead, he opted for diplomacy initially before ultimately preparing for a potential conflict.