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Ratification and the Bill of Rights — Unit test

Question 6 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

How did the Jay Treaty of 1794 create division within the United States?

Answer
A
Pro-British Americans were angered that the US government agreed to trade with Britain.
B
Pro-French Americans were angered that the US government agreed to trade with Britain.
C
Pro-British Americans were angered that the US government chose to remain neutral.
D
Pro-French Americans were angered that the US government agreed to trade with France.

Explanation

The Jay Treaty settled some disputes with Britain and expanded trade between the United States and Britain. Many Americans who favored France believed the treaty was too friendly to Britain and undermined the US-French alliance, so they opposed it. Thus, pro-French Americans were angered that the government agreed to trade with Britain.

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