Question

what was the XYZ Affair

Answer 1

@MxxnLight

Answer 2

Do you know what happened before and after the XYZ affair?

Answer 3

Or do you not know what it is at all?

Answer 4

no I dont

Answer 5

Okay, what does this sound like to you? What would the XYZ affair most likely be based on just the name?

Answer 6

no I dont

Answer 7

@Downpour17

Answer 8

Well do you know anything about John Adams?

Answer 9

no

Answer 10

How about the "Quasi-War"?

Answer 11

Yikes. It might sound like something out of “Sesame Street” but the XYZ Affair was, in fact, a diplomatic incident between France and America in the late 18th century that led to an undeclared war at sea.

Source:
https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-xyz-affair

That'll tell you everything you need to know.

Answer 12

that's the story I have

Answer 13

Okay, what do you need help with?

Answer 14

is the answer the highlighted part

Answer 15

Pretty much yeah.

Answer 16

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