The XYZ Affair outraged many Americans. What was President John Adams's initial stance on how to handle to issue? Select all that apply.

Question

The XYZ Affair outraged many Americans. What was President John Adams's initial stance on how to handle to issue? Select all that apply.
a Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France
b Adams sent diplomats to negotiable with France
c Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures
d Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs

GPT 3.5 · Answer

b Adams sent diplomats to negotiable with France d Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs