5.)which of the following is the best explanation of the xyz affair that took place during john adam's presidency?
a.)adams tried to purchase three naval ships (x, y, & z) from france demanded much more money than the ships were worth & adams rejected the offer.
b.)adams arrested three french pirates (x, y, & z) who had seized american ships & millions of dollar in cargo, & then made a deal with french for their release in exchange for a peace treaty
c.)adams promoted the idea of creating a committee of three diplomats (x, y, & z)
d.)governments is necessary because people do not always practice civic virtue. adams tried to promote peace with france, but three french officials (x, y, & z)demanded a two hundred & fifty thousand dollar bribe before they would even speak with americans.