John Jay Writes the Treaty That Saved the Peace

1. What country was causing trouble for the United States by stopping ships and taking sailors?

2. Why did President Washington decide not to go to war with Britain?

3. Who did President Washington choose to sail to London and negotiate with the British?

4. What important agreement did John Jay win from the British about the frontier forts?

5. Why were many American people angry when John Jay returned with the treaty?