5.) Which of the following is the best explanation of the XYZ affair that took place during John Adam's presidency?

A.) Adams tried to purchase three naval ships (X, Y, & Z) from France demanded much more money than the ships were worth & adams rejected the offer.

B.) Adams arrested three French pirates (X, Y, & Z) who had seized American ships & millions of dollar in cargo, & then made a deal with French for their release in exchange for a peace treaty

C.) Adams promoted the idea of creating a committee of three diplomats (X, Y, & Z)

D.) Governments is necessary because people do not always practice civic virtue. Adams tried to promote peace with France, but three french officials (X, Y, & Z) demanded a two hundred & fifty thousand dollar bribe before they would even speak with Americans.

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Maddison · Answer 1

D. The french diplomats that were called X, Y, and Z wanted a bribe but were turned down