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Jay's Treaty
England refused to evacuate their troops from the Northwest and was seizing American ships and forcing the American sailors to fight in England's war against France. To avoid war, John Jay was sent to England to negotiate and Jay's Treaty resulted.
During the French-British war, President Washington favored the British side. This explains why President Washington sent John Jay to save Great Britain.
President George Washington sent John Jay to negotiate a treaty with the British. This resulted in the Jay Treaty, signed in 1794, which aimed to resolve lingering issues from the Revolutionary War and facilitate trade between the United States and Britain. The treaty was controversial but ultimately helped to avert war and stabilize relations between the two nations.
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The danger of war with Britain, led Washington to support Jay's Treaty.
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When Britain went to war with France in 1794, the United States sought to stay neutral and issued a statement saying so. Britain retaliated by seizing American ships and impressing American sailors. As a result, Americans demanded a war with Britain. Fearing this would be disastrous, Washington sent John Jay to England to work out a diplomatic solution. Jay's Treaty was signed, improving relations with Britain.
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The danger of war with Britain.