Question

By which name is this diplomatic controversy better known? A) Jay's Treaty B) the Quasi-War C) the XYZ Affair D) the Maximillian Affair

Answer 1

The answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

The diplomatic controversy is known as the XYZ affair. The XYZ affair is a case that occurred between the United States and France which worsen the relationship between the two countries and led to the war that was fought on the sea. The war started with the financial problems of the French government and their decision to seize American cargo ships. A diplomatic mission was trying to solve the dispute, but bribes were requested by the French side, which the US did not want to give.