US-Spanish Treaty of 1795 Provisions

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What was one of the main reasons for the tension between Britain and the US?

Britain imposing tariffs on American goods

Impressment of American sailors by Britain (correct)

US restrictions on British traders

British occupation of disputed territory

What role did Chief Justice John Jay play in the conflict between Britain and the US?

He led American protests against British policies

He was the British ambassador to the US

He commanded American troops in the conflict

He negotiated a treaty with Britain (correct)

What did the Jay Treaty achieve regarding disputed territory?

Led to Britain withdrawing from all disputed territory

Resolved all territorial disputes between Britain and the US

Britain agreed to withdraw from some disputed territory (correct)

Increased British occupation of disputed areas

Why did many Americans protest against the Jay Treaty?

Due to its failure to address impressment of American sailors Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the Jay Treaty's impact on tensions between Britain and the US?

It successfully reduced tensions to prevent war Signup and view all the answers

What action did Britain take that significantly contributed to escalating tensions with the US?

Seizing American ships and sailors Signup and view all the answers

Which provision was included in the Jay Treaty regarding American traders?

They were restricted from trading in the West Indies but not elsewhere Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Jay Treaty criticized by many Americans?

It completely ignored the issue of impressment Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant outcome of Chief Justice John Jay's negotiation with Britain?

Avoidance of war between the two countries Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Jay Treaty partially address the issue of territorial disputes between Britain and the US?

It agreed on withdrawal from some disputed territory but left other disputes unresolved Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did Washington take when tensions between the US and Britain were escalating?

Sent John Jay to negotiate with Britain Signup and view all the answers

Why was impressment a contentious issue during this period?

Many Americans were forced into service on British ships against their will Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the overall impact of the Jay Treaty?

It failed to address impressment but managed to reduce some tensions between Britain and the US Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of American trade was most affected by the Jay Treaty?

Trade with the West Indies Signup and view all the answers

How did many Americans view the outcome of the Jay Treaty in terms of maintaining peace?

As a partial success that reduced tensions but left key issues unresolved Signup and view all the answers

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