The United States could not reach acceptable terms of settlement with France regarding peaceful shipping. OTrue OFalse

True<br /><br />The statement is true. The United States and France had significant conflicts over issues related to peaceful shipping during the late 18th century, particularly during the Quasi-War (1798-1800). This undeclared naval war was primarily caused by disagreements over maritime rights and the French seizure of American ships. Efforts to reach a settlement were challenging, and it took several years before the Convention of 1800 (also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine) was signed, which eventually resolved many of these disputes.