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?

    <p>Due to its failure to address impressment of American sailors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It successfully reduced tensions to prevent war</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Seizing American ships and sailors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Why was the Jay Treaty criticized by many Americans?

    <p>It completely ignored the issue of impressment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Avoidance of war between the two countries</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Sent John Jay to negotiate with Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was impressment a contentious issue during this period?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Trade with the West Indies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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