What was the Quasi War? A. a war between France and Great Britain over territory B. a power struggle between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans over the election of John Adams C. a period during Adams' administration when French warships seized U.S. merchant ships D. a political struggle between members of the provisional French government
The Quasi-War (1798-1800) was an undeclared naval war between the United States and France during the Presidency of John Adams. It grew out of the XYZ Affair and ended when French politics changed direction after Napoleon came into power.