AMSCO AP United States History Exam (APUSH) – Period 3 Practice Test

Jay's negotiations with Great Britain, known as Jay's Treaty, were primarily aimed at resolving lingering issues from the American Revolutionary War and addressing trade relations. While it did maintain peace between the two nations and established a framework for commerce, it did not accomplish a resolution regarding the impressment of American sailors or the British presence in U.S. territories, which were significant points of contention.

The treaty did effectively avert war and provided a basis for future trade agreements, but many American citizens were disappointed because it failed to address or curb the British practice of impressment, where British naval forces forcibly recruited American sailors into service. Additionally, the treaty contained provisions for the withdrawal of British troops from American frontier posts, but this happened gradually rather than immediately, further highlighting that many key issues remained unresolved. Thus, the outcome of Jay’s efforts reflects a complex negotiation that ensured peace but left several significant grievances unaddressed.