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Which slogan summarizes americans' response to the XYZ affair?

"Millions for defence, not one cent for tribute"


What slogan became popular because of the XYZ Affair?

Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute


What was the rallying cry from americans on the XYZ affair?

'Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute' was the American rallying cry during the XYZ Affair. The affair occurred during the presidency of John Adams.


Who first used the phrase millions for defense not a cent for tribute?

Charles Cotesworth Pickney prior to the Constitutional convention, at which he was known for this saying


What are the release dates for Defense or Tribute - 1916?

Defense or Tribute - 1916 was released on: USA: January 1916


What does a million for defense not a cent for a tribute mean?

A saying spoken by the American delegates when the privateers' demands were issued. The delegates found the terms unacceptable answered "Not a sixpence," but in the inflated rhetoric of the day the response became the infinitely more memorable: "Millions for defense, sir, but not one cent for tribute!"


What slogan became popular XYZ affair?

"Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute"


Can you Tribute Summon a monster in face up Defense position?

You cannot tribute summon a monster in face up defense position. You can either tribute summon a monster in face down defense or face up attack position. If you want to summon in face up defense, you need to special summon.


Can you Tribute Summon a monster in face-up Defense position?

No, a Tribute Summon follows the same position rules as a Normal Summon, so a monster you Tribute Summon is either face-up attack or Tribute Set into face-down defense.


Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute was in reference to what?

The phrase "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute" refers to the United States' stance during the early 19th century, particularly in relation to the Barbary Wars. It expressed the nation's refusal to pay bribes or tributes to foreign powers, specifically the Barbary States, for safe passage of American ships. This sentiment encapsulated a growing sense of national pride and a commitment to protecting American interests without resorting to extortion payments.


What are the release dates for The Defense Rests A Tribute to Raymond Burr - 1993 TV?

The Defense Rests A Tribute to Raymond Burr - 1993 TV was released on: USA: 22 October 1993


Can you activate torrential tribute or bottomless trap hole when you attack a face down monster with high defense?

Torrential Tribute and Bottomless Trap Hole can only be used in response to a monster's summon. Attacking a monster does not summon it (note that if the monster is face down, this is a Flip and not a Flip Summon).