Why did US and French diplomats fail to smooth relations between the two countries in 1796?

US diplomats threatened to sign a treaty with Britain.

O US diplomats were shocked by the French Revolution.

French diplomats refused to stop seizing US ships.

French diplomats demanded large bribes and loans.

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Brenna Bell

5 July, 18:31

Why did US and French diplomats fail to smooth relations between the two countries in 1796?

US diplomats threatened to sign a treaty with Britain.

O US diplomats were shocked by the French Revolution.

French diplomats refused to stop seizing US ships.

French diplomats demanded large bribes and loans.

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Liana Higgins · Answer 1

the answer is d

Amos · Answer 2

The correct answer is letter "D": French diplomats demanded large bribes and loans.

Explanation:

By 1793, France started an armed conflict with Great Britain in the Caribbean. The recently declared free U. S., remained neutral in front of this battle but also denied armored supply to the French military and any kind of prize to be disposed from the U. S. Those two actions, caused the rupture of the Franco-American alliance started in 1778.

Why did US and French diplomats fail to smooth relations between the two countries in 1796?US diplomats threatened to sign a treaty with Britain.O US diplomats were shocked by the French Revolution.French diplomats refused to stop seizing US ships.French diplomats demanded large bribes and loans.