Why did the United States end the negotiations with France during the XYZ Affair?

Question

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Responses

French officials refused to meet with U.S. representatives.
French officials refused to meet with U.S. representatives.

French officials demanded that the United States pay bribes.
French officials demanded that the United States pay bribes.

U.S. officials accepted bribes from French officials.
U.S. officials accepted bribes from French officials.

U.S. officials demanded bribes from French officials.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

French officials demanded that the United States pay bribes.