Although it made him unpopular, John Jay considered his treaty with Britain a success because
a. it kept America neutral in the conflict between Britain and France.
b. it opened up the West to further settlement.
c. it allowed American ships to trade throughout the continent.
d. it won compensation for slaveowners who lost slaves during the Revolution.
ANSWER: a
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