Which of the following is the best explanation of the xyz affair that took place during john adam's presidency?

a) government is necessary because people do not always practice civic virtue. adams tried to promote peace with france, but three french officials (x, y, and z) demanded a two hundred and fifty thousand dollar bribe before they would even speak with americans.

b) adams tried to purchase three naval ships (x, y, and z) from france, but france demanded much more money than the ships were worth, and adams rejected the offer.

c) adams promoted the idea of creating a committee of three diplomats (x, y, and z) from america, france, and great britain to meet and discuss ways each nation could assist one another.