Question

Why did the French begin seizing American ships at sea?

Answer 1

The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-War. U.S. and Frenchnegotiators restored peace with the Convention of 1800, also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine.

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Answer 2

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Because of the Britain and US war ... Britain seized the American ships that traded with France . The Quasi-War French: Quasi-guerre was an undeclared war fought...

The Quasi War began shortly after the Jay Treaty took effect in late 1794...

The United States declared war on Britain in 1812

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