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Why was the scandal called "The XYZ"?

A: John Adams referred to the 3 French agents as XYZ

B: Washington referred to the 3 British agents as XYZ

C: Jefferson caught secret agents previously unknown as XYZ stealing from the National Bank

D: John Adams referred to the 3 British agents as XYZ

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The answer to this is A
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A. John Adams referred to the 3 French agents as XYZ
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