Questions: How did the quasi-war end? A. Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to focus his attention on expanding his European control, so he wanted to cease the quasi-war. B. The Louisiana Purchase was negotiated with Napoleon Bonaparte resulting in the end of the quasi-war. C. John Adams authorized the payment of bribes to the French foreign minister, Talleyrand, in exchange for the end of the quasi-war. D. The passage of the Alien Acts resulted in the deportation of French foreigners, causing the French to abandon the quasi-war.

The answer is A: Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to focus his attention on expanding his European control, so he wanted to cease the quasi-war.

Explanation for each option:

A. Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to focus his attention on expanding his European control, so he wanted to cease the quasi-war.

• This is the correct answer. The quasi-war, an undeclared naval conflict between the United States and France from 1798 to 1800, ended with the signing of the Convention of 1800 (also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine). Napoleon Bonaparte, who had risen to power in France, was interested in consolidating his power in Europe and was willing to negotiate peace with the United States to focus on his European ambitions.

B. The Louisiana Purchase was negotiated with Napoleon Bonaparte resulting in the end of the quasi-war.

• This is incorrect. The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803, three years after the quasi-war ended. While it was a significant event in U.S.-French relations, it was not directly related to the resolution of the quasi-war.

C. John Adams authorized the payment of bribes to the French foreign minister, Talleyrand, in exchange for the end of the quasi-war.

• This is incorrect. The XYZ Affair involved demands for bribes by French officials, including Talleyrand, which led to the quasi-war. However, President John Adams did not authorize the payment of bribes. Instead, he pursued diplomatic negotiations that eventually led to the Convention of 1800.

D. The passage of the Alien Acts resulted in the deportation of French foreigners, causing the French to abandon the quasi-war.

• This is incorrect. The Alien and Sedition Acts were domestic laws passed in 1798, partly in response to fears of foreign influence and internal dissent. While they were controversial and related to the political climate of the time, they did not directly cause the end of the quasi-war. The resolution came through diplomatic negotiations, not deportations.