How did U. S. policy toward France change under John Adams's administration?

A: The United States increased trade with France as a result of conflict with Britain.

B: The United States and France became enemies as a result of the XYZ Affair.

C: The United States declared war on France as a result of conflict on the seas.

D: The United States negotiated a peace treaty between France and Britain.

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Andrew Byrd

29 September, 20:22

How did U. S. policy toward France change under John Adams's administration?

A: The United States increased trade with France as a result of conflict with Britain.

B: The United States and France became enemies as a result of the XYZ Affair.

C: The United States declared war on France as a result of conflict on the seas.

D: The United States negotiated a peace treaty between France and Britain.

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Chaim Haley · Answer 1

The answer is: B: The United States and France became enemies as a result of the XYZ Affair.

XYZ affairs refers to diplomatic problems experienced by united states and France that is caused by the mistreatment of American diplomats by French foreign Minister.

At that time, American diplomats were sent to negotiate with France to prevent wars among them. The french foreign minister that host them told the diplomats that He would only let the negotiation happen if the diplomats gave him a bribe. This cause United States and France became enemies as a result of the XYZ Affair.

Elyse Norman · Answer 2

B because the affair caused the two countries to break ties.