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The Jay Treaty of 1794, negotiated by Chief Justice John Jay, resolved post-Revolutionary tensions between the United States and Britain over trade, debts, and frontier posts, though it proved deeply controversial domestically.

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What did the Jay Treaty of 1794 settle?

The Jay Treaty addressed unresolved tensions between the United States and Great Britain after the American Revolution, including trade, wartime debts, and frontier forts. It was formally called the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation.

Who negotiated the Jay Treaty?

Chief Justice John Jay negotiated the agreement for the United States during George Washington's presidency. The treaty was signed in 1794 and became one of the most controversial foreign-policy decisions of Washington's administration.

What happened to the British frontier posts under the Jay Treaty?

Britain agreed to evacuate forts it still occupied in United States territory. The six posts around the Great Lakes and two at the northern end of Lake Champlain were vacated by June 1796.

Why was the Jay Treaty controversial in the United States?

Many Americans believed it favored Britain and failed to stop British impressment of American sailors. The treaty nevertheless helped preserve peaceful trade with Britain during the French Revolutionary Wars.

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