The XYZ affair outrage many Americans, what was President John Adams initials stance on how to handle the issue select all that apply

Question

Adams Congress for a vote to declare war on France
Adam sent diplomats to negotiate with France
Adams declare war resisted due to political pressures
Adams wanted to stay out of the European affairs

Answer 1

President John Adams' initial stance on the XYZ Affair included the following:

• Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France: This was his approach to resolve the crisis through diplomacy rather than military action.

• Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs: He believed in maintaining peace and avoiding entanglement in the conflicts of Europe, wanting to prioritize the interests of the United States.

Adams did face political pressures, but he ultimately resisted declaring war against France, opting for diplomatic solutions instead. Therefore, the statements about declaring war and the resistance to political pressures should be viewed in a nuanced context.