The immediate cause of the undeclared war between the United States and France was
A) the XYZ affair.
B) the Genêt mission.
C) the Neutrality Proclamation.
D) Washington's Farewell Address.
E) Jay's Treaty.

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The immediate cause of the undeclared war, known as the Quasi-War, between the United States and France was the XYZ Affair. This diplomatic incident in 1797-1798 involved French officials demanding bribes from American envoys, leading to public outrage in the U.S. and escalating tensions between the two nations.

The Immediate Cause of the Undeclared War Between the United