Question

What was the result of the XYZ Affair?

Answer 1

the result of the xyz-affair was the initiation of the quasi-war, which was an undeclared naval war between france and the u.s. lasting from 1798-1800.

Answer 2

The result of the XYZ Affair was the undeclared Quasi-War that lasted from 1798 to 1800. An American diplomatic commission was sent to France to treat some issues that threatened to break out into war. They were approached by French diplomats who tried to bribe them. The names of the French diplomats were replaced by XYZ, and from there derives the name of the affair.