The 'XYZ Affair' during the Adams administration led to which of the following?
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Correct answer: An undeclared 'Quasi-War' at sea between the United States and France
When French agents (X, Y, and Z) demanded bribes to begin negotiations, Americans were outraged. The incident led to the buildup of the U.S. Navy and several years of naval skirmishes with French privateers.
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