Tensions with France
The Jay Treaty sparked significant controversy, dividing federalists and anti-federalists over America's foreign policy direction. As tensions escalated, France retaliated by seizing American merchant ships, leading to substantial financial losses. With no navy to defend their interests, America turned to diplomacy, sending a high-level delegation to negotiate, only to be met with demands for bribes before discussions could even begin.In this clip
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