Academic American Encyclopedia: XYZ Affair
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The XYZ Affair of 1798 led to an undeclared naval war between France and the United States. The incident had its beginnings during the
administration of George WASHINGTON, who angered the French by concluding Jay's Treaty (1794) with Britain and seeking (1796) to
replace the American minister in Paris, James MONROE, who had been friendly to the principles of the French Revolution. [ eng ] |