American newspapers fueled public anger over the XYZ Affair by publishing
editorials and cartoons like this one. Here the five-man group ruling France
demands money at dagger point from the three Americans. The American
diplomats responds. "Gease bawling, monster! We will not give you sixpence"

1) From whose point of view is the cartoonist taking?

2) What attitude does the cartoonist have toward France's role in the affair? How can you tell?

3) How do you think the XYZ Affair showed the young United States' growing
confidence?