Jay's Treaty

Which term best defines an agreement between two nations?

• ratification

• appeal

• treaty

• impeachment

Definition: Formal agreement (signed) between 2 or more countries

This the best definition for which of the following vocabulary term?

• Turning Point

• Revolution

• Treaty

What was the primary purpose of Jay's Treaty signed in 1794?

• To end the American Revolutionary War

• To resolve issues between the U.S. and Britain post-Revolution

• To establish trade relations with France

• To purchase the Louisiana Territory

Who was the U.S. President when Jay's Treaty was signed?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which country did the United States negotiate with in Jay's Treaty?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Portugal

What was one of the main outcomes of Jay's Treaty?

• The U.S. gained control of Canada

• British troops agreed to leave forts in the Northwest Territory

• The U.S. declared war on Britain

• The U.S. gained Florida from Spain

Who was the American diplomat responsible for negotiating Jay's Treaty?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

Which political party in the U.S. was most supportive of Jay's Treaty?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

• Whigs

• Anti-Federalists

What was a major criticism of Jay's Treaty by its opponents?

• It favored French interests over British

• It failed to address the issue of impressment of American sailors

• It led to the War of 1812

• It resulted in higher taxes

In which year was Jay's Treaty ratified by the U.S. Senate?

• 1794

• 1795

• 1796

• 1797