The XYZ Affair C’est La Vie. You are VERY nervous about the Social Studies Final. A classmate says that he has a copy and will sell it to you for $25;

The XYZ AffairC’est La Vie

You are VERY nervous about the Social Studies Final. A classmate says that he has a copy and will sell it to you for $25; What do you do?

Gaily Goals

16: Explain the impact of the XYZ affair on the US

17: Analyze John Adams’ reaction to the XYZ affair

Temperatures are rising…France’s Role in the American

Revolution

America’s Neutrality

The Jay Treaty

“Millions for defense, not one sixpence for tribute…”1797 – Historical Context

The French refuse to meet with Adams’ three man delegation.

Just $250,000◦Oh… and we need to borrow some

money…

ImpactFederalists – GO TO WAR!!!

◦Is this reaction to be expected?

Adams – Slow Down…◦Increase Army◦Rebuild Navy◦Separates Navy◦Avoids war with France

Impact of Adams’ ReactionHow will the Federalists feel

about this?

Do you think he will win the election of 1800?

Gaily Goals Revisited

16: Explain the impact of the XYZ affair on the US

17: Analyze John Adams’ reaction to the XYZ affair

Documents

The XYZ Affair C’est La Vie. You are VERY nervous about the Social Studies Final. A classmate says that he has a copy and will sell it to you for $25;