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

Question

(1 point)
• Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France.
• Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
• Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures.
• Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.

Answer 1

The correct selections regarding President John Adams's initial stance on how to handle the XYZ Affair are:

• Adams sent diplomats to negotiate with France.
• Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs.

These options reflect Adams's preference for diplomacy over military action, despite the public outrage and pressure for war at the time.

Answer 2

Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
(1 point)
• The Federalists controlled the courts.
• He had significant influence over the states.
• He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.
• The states had the same right of judicial review as the Supreme Court.