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How did President Adams decide to handle the French seizure of American ships?

A) He reluctantly agreed to the bribes demanded by the French.

B) He cut back on ship production so the French would have fewer of them to seize.

C) He allied with England and declared war on France.

D) He sent representatives to negotiate peacefully with France.

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D) He sent representatives for negotiation, but they were met by French officers known as x, y, and z who required a bribe before they would listen to negotiations. They also required that the U.S. pay off all debt as well as give them a loan. This caused French hatred in the U.S. and was known as the XYZ Affair.

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