What was President Adams’ response to the XYZ Affair?

Joined forces with Great Britain’s Navy in order to start impressing French sailors

Declared war on France in order to put an end to the situation more quickly

Showed the U.S. would not be taken advantage of by refusing to pay the bribe

Sent over more ambassadors in order to try to improve relations with France

The correct response is: Showed the U.S. would not be taken advantage of by refusing to pay the bribe.