John Adams Nullifies Treaties, Shifts U.S.-France Relations: A Historic Move.

John Adams, facing escalating tensions and quasi-war with France, enacted an Act of Congress to nullify treaties with France. This move was in response to deteriorating diplomatic relationships and the XYZ Affair, where French officials demanded bribes from American diplomats. This Act marked a definitive shift in U.S.-France relations, signaling the United States’ intent to assert its sovereignty and protect its interests, leading to naval conflicts in the Atlantic. This legislation effectively ended the Treaty of Alliance of 1778 and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, fundamentally reshaping foreign policy and national security strategies. #History #JohnAdams #USFranceRelations #TreatyNullification #NavalConflict #MoofLife