Bonaparte's Invasion of Egypt

Bonaparte wanted to take out the british by invading egypt. Tallyrand had just spent two years living in the united states and knew the lay of the political land. The french were livid at this perceived betrayal, but despite rising tensions on the high seas,. when washington red in march 17 97, the united states was still neutral. Incoming president john adams then proceeded to go to pretty crazy lengths to try to maintain american neutrality.