What happened as a result of the XYZ Affair? Check all of the boxes that apply.

The XYZ Affair increased tensions between the United States and France, so relations worsened. The United States did not formally declare war; instead, the countries fought an undeclared conflict known as the Quasi-War. Federalists also became more distrustful of Democratic-Republicans, whom they believed supported France.

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