Which of the Following Was a Consequence of the XYZ

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of the XYZ affair?

• A) Anti-French sentiment increased in the United States, and the nation became embroiled in its first undeclared war.
• B) The United States entered into a formal alliance with Great Britain.
• C) To prove that the United States government was sincere in its desire to negotiate with France, Congress authorized the payment of $250,000 to the French government.
• D) President Adams was subjected to ridicule throughout the United States.