• Exploring the Drama of the XYZ Affair

  • Nov 12 2024
  • Length: 7 mins
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Exploring the Drama of the XYZ Affair

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  • Exploring the Drama of the XYZ Affair

    In this episode of Mr. History's podcast, we dive deep into the XYZ Affair, a dramatic and pivotal event in early American history. The hosts explore the complicated U.S.-France relations in the late 1790s, detailing how a diplomatic mission turned into an international scandal involving bribes, extortion, and maritime conflicts. They also discuss the public outrage in America, the resulting undeclared Quasi-War, and the eventual diplomatic resolution with the Treaty of Mortefontaine. This episode highlights how the XYZ Affair strengthened American national identity and impacted domestic politics.

    00:00 Introduction to Mr. History's Podcast
    00:44 Setting the Scene: The Late 1790s
    01:42 Diplomatic Drama: The XYZ Affair Unfolds
    03:11 Public Outrage and the Quasi War
    04:49 Resolution and Legacy of the XYZ Affair
    06:20 Conclusion and Further Exploration

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