Episode 4 of 5

Jay Treaty of 1794

When
1794
Where
Anglo-American diplomacy
Part of
U.S. Takes Possession of Detroit

Negotiations and ratification of the 1794 Jay Treaty between Britain and the Americans preceded the British withdrawal.

The Jay Treaty of 1794, negotiated and ratified between the British and Americans, resolved the impasse left by the unexecuted 1783 cession. Its ratification cleared the way for British forces to withdraw from the disputed border area, which they did in 1796.

Sources

  1. Detroit Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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