Question

1. what was the purpose of the jay treaty during washingtons presidency? a. to establish a military alliance with great britain against france. b. to declare war on great britain and reclaim territory lost during the revolutionary war. c. to improve economic ties with great britain and remove them from forts in the american west. d. to prevent american ships from trading with great britain.

Explanation:

The Jay Treaty (1794) aimed to resolve post - Revolutionary War issues with Britain. It sought to improve economic relations (like trade) and get Britain to withdraw from forts in the American West. Option a is wrong as it wasn't a military alliance against France. Option b is wrong as the US didn't declare war. Option d is wrong as it aimed to facilitate, not prevent, trade.

Answer:

c. To improve economic ties with Great Britain and remove them from forts in the American West.