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Washington sent john jay to Britain for what?

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for british evacuation of military forts around the great lakes

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What did Washington send john jay to Britain to negotiate for?

Jay's Treaty


Why did John Jay go to England?

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.


Which side did Washington Fight English or French?

During the French-British war, President Washington favored the British side. This explains why President Washington sent John Jay to save Great Britain.


Which leader negotiated a trade treaty between the US and Great Britain on behalf of George Washington?

John jay!


Who was the first chief justices selected by Washington?

John Jay


What led Washington to support Jay's treaty?

The danger of war with Britain, led Washington to support Jay's Treaty.


Who negotiated a peace treaty to avoid a costly war with Britain?

john jay


The US was brought to the brink of war with England in 1794 because of what?

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.


Why was John Jay was sent to London in 1794?

wasn't he


Who signed the jay treaty?

George Washington for the U.S. and Great Britain


What caused Washington to support jay's treaty?

The danger of war with Britain.


Who negotiated an unpopular treaty with Great Britain in 1794?

John Jay