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What was President Adams’ response to the XYZ Affair?

A. Declared war on France in order to put an end to the situation more quickly
B. Sent over more ambassadors in order to try to improve relations with France
C. Showed the U.S. would not be taken advantage of by refusing to pay the bribe
D. Joined forces with Great Britain’s Navy in order to start impressing French sailors

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Answer:

C. Showed the U.S. would not be taken advantage of by refusing to pay the bribe.

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