What was the Jay Treaty?

The Jay Treaty reopened commercial relations between the United States and Great Britain in 1795, establishing closer ties between the two countries.

Who signed the Jay Treaty?

The Jay Treaty was negotiated and signed by John Jay, Chief Justice of the United States, as well as British Foreign Secretary William Wyndham Grenville.

Why was the Jay Treaty so controversial?

The Jay Treaty was so controversial because it created stronger ties between the US and Britain, leading many Americans to fear that republicanism would be undermined.

What were some consequences of the Jay Treaty?

Consequences of the Jay Treaty include the rise of partisanship in US politics (Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans), antagonism with Revolutionary France that would result in the Quasi-War, and an increase in the value of American trade goods.

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The Jay Treaty, formally known as the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, Between His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America, was a controversial treaty signed by representatives of the United States and Great Britain in November 1794. It sought to resolve issues left over from the American Revolution (1765-1789) and establish trade between the two nations.

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