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MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

JAY TREATY

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“Mr. Jay’s treaty [which reestablished trade and diplomatic relations between the United States and Great Britain following the Revolutionary War] has at length been made public. So general a burst of dissatisfaction never before appeared against any transaction. Those who understand the particular articles of it, condemn these articles. Those who do not understand them minutely, condemn it generally as wearing a hostile face to France. This last is the most numerous class, comprehending the whole body of the people, who have taken a greater interest in this transaction than they were ever known to do in any other. It has in my opinion completely demolished the monarchical party here.”Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Monroe, September 6, 1795Which of the following was a reason the United States government believed it necessary to negotiate a treaty with Great Britain following the American Revolution?
A
Northerners hoped that Britain’s antislavery position would pressure southern states to abolish slavery.
B
British activities and landholdings in North America were an impediment to western settlement and peace along the frontier.
C
The Washington administration wanted to improve relations to encourage France to sell the Louisiana Territory.
D
The government wanted to mediate a better relationship between France and Britain to help bring peace to the European continent.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Signed on November 19, 1794, Jay’s Treaty was an agreement by the United States and Great Britain that helped avert war between the two nations. This guide provides access to digital materials, links to external websites, and a print bibliography.

Detailed explanation-2: -One major effect of Jay’s Treaty was that it granted most-favored-nation status to Great Britain, which in turn, promised Great Britain that it would not trade with its enemies in times of war. This stipulation in Jay’s Treaty ultimately helped bring about the War of 1812.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the treaty Britain, conceding to primary American grievances, agreed to evacuate the Northwest Territory by June 1, 1796; to compensate for its depredations against American shipping; to end discrimination against American commerce; and to grant the U.S. trading privileges in England and the British East Indies.

Detailed explanation-4: -The treaty was “surprisingly generous” in allowing Americans to trade with Great Britain on a most-favored-nation basis. In return, the United States gave most favored nation trading status to Britain, and acquiesced in British anti-French maritime policies.

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