The Immediate Cause of the Undeclared War Between the United

question 61

Multiple Choice

The immediate cause of the undeclared war between the United States and France was

• A) the XYZ affair.
• B) the Genêt mission.
• C) the Neutrality Proclamation.
• D) Washington's Farewell Address.
• E) Jay's Treaty.

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