The XYZ Affair: Diplomatic Intrigue and a Quasi-War with France

XYZ affair

The United States was formally born in 1776 when it declared itself independent from Great Britain. But when dealing with international diplomacy, there is no time for a learning curve — it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there.  This was something the United States learned early in its infancy when its friendly relationship with France was …

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