When American diplomats arrived in France to negotiate a settlement, French foreign minister Tallyrand stated he would not meet with the Americans unless they promised
a) French control of the American coastline.
b) to give Tallyrand a $250,000 bribe and also give France a $12,000,000 loan.
c) to release all French prisoners held in America. d) to align with France against England. e) that American shipping must be limited to trade with France.
b
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