Question

john adams speech concerning the xyz affair, 1797. the diplomatic intercourse between the united states and france being at present suspended, the government has no means of obtaining official information from that country. nevertheless, there is reason to believe that the executive directory passed a decree on the 2nd of march last contravening in part the treaty of amity and commerce of 1778, injurious to our lawful commerce and endangering the lives of our citizens. a copy of this decree will be laid before you. while we are endeavoring to adjust all our differences with france by amicable negotiation, the progress of the war in europe, the depredations on our commerce, the personal injuries to our citizens, and the general complexion of affairs render it my indispensable duty to recommend to your consideration effectual measures of defense. adams, john, may 16, 1797, special session message to congress (xyz affair), the miller center at the university of virginia, may 16, 1797, special session message to congress (xyz affair). as a result of the xyz affair, what domestic action did the us government undertake that increased tension between the major political parties? elimination tool select one answer a president adams appointed the midnight judges. b president adams forced vice president jefferson to resign. c congress passed the alien and sedition acts. d president adams issued the virginia and kentucky resolutions.

Explanation:

The XYZ Affair led to increased tensions between Federalists and Democratic - Republicans. The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by Congress in response to the XYZ Affair. These acts restricted the rights of immigrants and limited freedom of speech and the press, which increased political tensions. President Adams' appointment of midnight judges was related to the power - transfer between Federalists and Democratic - Republicans after the 1800 election, not directly to the XYZ Affair. Adams could not force Jefferson to resign. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, not issued by Adams.

Answer:

C. Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts