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Adams took office and inherited a dispute with the French.

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The incident then became known as the XYZ affair.

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The incident then became known as the XYZ affair.

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France thought America was making an attempt to help Britain in the British and France war.

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Adams wanted to avoid war with France.

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The French then seized American ships that carried cargo to Britain.

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Adams got mad and referred to the agents as X, Y, and Z.

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The president then urged Congress to prepare for war .

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Charles de Talleyrand refuse to meet with the Americans after the delegation was sent to try to keep peace with France..

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Talleyrand sent three agents to bribe and get a loan.