The XYZ Affair outraged many Americans. What was President John Adams's initial stance on how to handle to issue? Select all that apply.

a Adams asked Congress for a vote to declare war on France
b Adams sent diplomats to negotiable with France
c Adams wanted to declare war, but resisted due to political pressures
d Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs

b Adams sent diplomats to negotiable with France

d Adams wanted to stay out of European affairs