USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The treaty was an important diplomatic success for the United States. It resolved territorial disputes between the two countries and granted American ships the right to free navigation of the Mississippi River as well as duty-free transport through the port of New Orleans, then under Spanish control.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Treaty of San Lorenzo, also known as Pinckney’s Treaty, was an agreement signed on October 27, 1795 between the United States and Spain. It settled a dispute between the two nations over the boundary of Spanish Florida and granted navigation rights on the Mississippi River to Americans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why did Spain close the lower Mississippi River to American shipping in 1784? Spain was anxious to stop American expansion into its territory. As a result, Spain closed the lower Mississippi River to American shipping in 1784.

Detailed explanation-4: -In June 1784 Spain closed the navigation of the Mississippi to Americans. Westerners were outraged and threatened war against Spain.