The U.S government was created to serve the interests of its people key of which is to protect and defend its people from all enemies, whether domestic or foreign. This is the basic function of government
French diplomats demanded large bribes and loans" was the one reason among the following choices given in the question that US and French diplomats failed to smooth relations between the two countries in 1796. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or option "d".
