1. Foreign Relations With The American Government
To put a halt to seizures of American ships, chief justice John Jay was sent to England to alleviate war. ... Many citizens thought that the British were taking advantage of them. ... Among many of the shortcomings brought by Jay's treaty, the French felt betrayed by the United States. ... Jay's treaty was viewed as an Anglo-American alliance by the new French government. ... Your Chief Justice John Jay came back from Britain with a piece of paper that bought us time to strengthen ourselves so that we can stand up against the Redcoats next time they get in our way. ...
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- Grade Level: High School