Which war broke out in 1798 while John Adams was President?
A. Quasi-War.
B. American - Spanish War.
C. American Civil War.
D. War of 1812.
When Adams entered office, he realized that he needed to protect Washington’s policy of staying out of the French and British war. After the Jay Treaty, the French became angry and began seizing American merchant ships that were trading with the British in what became known as the "Quasi-War." Adams sent a commission to negotiate an understanding with France.