"millions for defense, but not one cent for trubute" was in reference to what?

a) the americans' revolt against spain's continued threats of colonization.
b) the americans' rallying cry against the alien and sedition acts.
c) the british requirement of money paid to maintain peace in the west.
d) the u. s. refusal to pay for treaty discussions with france.

The correct answer is D) The US refusal to pay for treaty discussions with France.

"Millions for defense but not a cent for tribute" was in reference to the US refusal to pay for treaty discussions with France.

We are referring to the WYZ affair with France, in 1797.  US President Adams wanted to ease tensions with France, sending two new diplomats to France: Elbridge Gerry and John Marshall. They were supposed to help C.C. Pinckney, who already was in Paris. The French Foreign Minister sent agents to demand $250,000 bribe and $12 million loans for France. American officials named those agents X, Y, and Z. That is when Pickney said the phrase: "Millions for defense but not a cent for tribute."

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