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XYZ Affair and the Quasi-War with France (1797–1800)

XYZ Affair and the Quasi-War with France (1797–1800)

  1. Adams appoints envoys to negotiate in France

    Labels: John Adams, Charles C, John Marshall

  2. French agents demand bribe and loan

    Labels: X Y, French intermediaries

  3. Adams submits mission report; dispatches begin arriving

    Labels: John Adams, mission dispatches

  5. Department of the Navy established

    Labels: Department of, U S

  7. Congress nullifies 1778 treaties with France

    Labels: 1778 Treaty, U S

  8. Congress authorizes force to protect U.S. commerce

    Labels: Authorization for, U S

  9. Marine Corps formally re-established

    Labels: U S, President Adams

  10. Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions protest federal acts

    Labels: Kentucky Resolutions, Virginia Resolutions

  11. USS Constellation captures French frigate L’Insurgente

    Labels: USS Constellation, L Insurgente

  12. Constellation battles La Vengeance off Saint Kitts

    Labels: USS Constellation, La Vengeance

  13. Convention of 1800 signed at Mortefontaine

    Labels: Convention of, Mortefontaine

  14. Convention of 1800 enters into force

    Labels: Convention of, ratification