Although It Made Him Unpopular, John Jay Considered His Treaty

question 11

Multiple Choice

Although it made him unpopular, John Jay considered his treaty with Britain a success because

• A)it kept America neutral in the conflict between Britain and France.
• B)it opened up the West to further settlement.
• C)it allowed American ships to trade throughout the continent.
• D)it won compensation for slaveowners who lost slaves during the Revolution.

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