What was the result when President John Adams sent Elbridge Gerry, John Marshall, and Charles Pinckney to France in an attempt to resolve differences between the United States and France?

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The mission by Elbridge Gerry, John Marshall, and Charles Pinckney to France resulted in the XYZ Affair, where French minister Tallyrand's agents attempted to bribe the American diplomats to get them to urge Adams to assist the French in their revolution. This led to a breakdown in Franco-American relations and ultimately a undeclared naval war known as the Quasi-War.

What Was the Result When President John Adams Sent Elbridge