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

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Responses

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 responses 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.

Adams did not ask Congress for a vote to declare war on France, and while there were pressures, he ultimately chose to pursue diplomacy rather than declare war.