When revolutionary France declared war on Great Britain in 1793, the United States sought to remain neutral, but the Jay Treaty, which was favorable to Great Britain, angered the French government, which viewed it as a violation of the 1778 Treaty of Alliance. French privateers began to seize U.S. vessels, which led to an undeclared "Quasi-War" between the two nations. Fought at sea from 1798 to 1800, the United States won a string of victories in the Caribbean. George Washington was called out of retirement to head a "provisional army" in case of invasion by France, but President John Adams managed to negotiate a truce, in which France agreed to terminate the prior alliance and cease its attacks. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the US policy when France declared war on England in 1793? ANS1 to remain neutral QSN2 What treaty with England conflicted with the United States' Treaty of Alliance with France? ANS2 the Jay Treaty QSN3 Where did US ships and French privateers fight between 1798 and 1800? ANS3 the Caribbean QSN4 What US President negotiated a truce with France to end the undeclared war at sea? ANS4 John Adams QSN5 When was the Treaty of Alliance with France signed?  ANS5 1778