Jay's Treaty Explained: US History Review

The video discusses Jay's Treaty of 1795, which aimed to resolve issues between the US and Great Britain. It provides historical context, detailing the trade tensions and political divisions between Federalists and Democratic Republicans. The treaty negotiations led to arbitration, trade agreements, and British withdrawal from forts. Despite opposition, the treaty passed in the Senate, influencing US politics and delaying the War of 1812. The video highlights the treaty's role in strengthening the US economically and militarily.

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