Question

What did Americans mean when they shouted, "Millions for defense, but not One cent for tributel​

Answer 1

Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute, is a slogan associated with the XYZ Affair. It concerned a political and diplomatic episode in 1797 and 1798. Early in the administration of President John Adams, the XYZ Affair involved key business and political issues between the United States and the country of France.