Question

which best describes why french and us diplomats were unable to improve relations between the two countries in 1797? us diplomats threatened to sign a treaty with britain. us diplomats were shocked by the french revolution. french diplomats refused to stop seizing us ships. french diplomats demanded large bribes and loans.

Explanation:

In 1797, the X - Y - Z Affair occurred. French diplomats demanded large bribes and loans from US diplomats, which soured relations.

Answer:

French diplomats demanded large bribes and loans.