American Diplomacy after the Revolutionary War
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What was one of the ways in which Britain restricted American trade?

  • By seizing American ships
  • By forcing American sailors to work on British ships
  • By occupying disputed territory
  • By restricting American traders from doing business in the West Indies (correct)

    • Why was Chief Justice John Jay sent to Britain?

  • To negotiate a treaty to prevent war (correct)
  • To protest British tariffs
  • To declare war on Britain
  • To occupy disputed territory

    • What was the outcome of the Jay Treaty in terms of impressment?

  • Impressment was allowed only on certain ships
  • The issue of impressment was not addressed (correct)
  • The British restricted impressment to certain areas
  • The British agreed to stop impressment

    • What was the main reason for the escalation of tensions between the US and Britain?

    <p>The British war against France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Jay Treaty in terms of reducing tensions?

    <p>The treaty reduced tensions somewhat between the US and Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major point of contention among Americans regarding the Jay Treaty?

    <p>The treaty did not address impressment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the British action that led to the escalation of tensions?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Jay Treaty in the US Senate?

    <p>The treaty barely passed the Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of Chief Justice John Jay's negotiation with Britain?

    <p>To negotiate a treaty to prevent war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of Britain's war against France?

    <p>Britain began to seize American ships and impress American sailors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason for the escalation of tensions between the US and Britain?

    <p>Britain imposed tariffs on American goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of Britain's war against France?

    <p>Britain seized American ships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a provision of the Jay Treaty?

    <p>American traders were restricted from the West Indies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Jay Treaty?

    <p>Tensions between the two countries decreased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Washington send Chief Justice John Jay to Britain?

    <p>To negotiate a treaty to prevent war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an issue that remained unresolved after the Jay Treaty?

    <p>Impressment of American sailors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the British occupation of disputed turf lead to?

    <p>Escalation of tensions between the two countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Jay Treaty achieve in terms of disputed territory?

    <p>Britain withdrew from some disputed territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the British seizure of American ships?

    <p>American sailors were forced to work on British ships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the sentiment among many Americans regarding the Jay Treaty?

    <p>Many Americans were upset and protested the treaty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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