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The New Nation — Quiz

Question 1 • US History

The Jay Treaty negotiated in 1794 caused

Answer
A
the nation to feel greater tension with Britain.
B
a greater divide within the nation.
C
political parties within the young government to come closer together.
D
the nation to fall further into debt.

Explanation

The Jay Treaty was intended to settle disputes between the United States and Britain, but many Americans disagreed about whether its terms favored Britain too much. Federalists generally supported it, while Democratic-Republicans opposed it, deepening political divisions in the young nation. Therefore, the treaty caused a greater divide within the nation.

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