United States History Question of the Day



John Adams, who narrowly averted
war with France in 1798
(Source:Wikimedia Commons--public domain)


Question 010019:

"Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute" became a rallying cry for Americans during the Federalist Era as word leaked out about

    (A)   Citizen Genet's visit to the U.S.
    (B)    the Jay Treaty
    (C)    the Whiskey Rebellion
    (D)   the charter of the First Bank of the U.S.
    (E)    the XYZ Affair


Answer and explanation