1. Jay-Gardoqui Treaty (1786) Block 2
Effects on the United States:
Success of the Articles of Confederation:
minority rule
northern states opposed the treaty
8 for
5 against
5 > 8
Summary:
New Orleans Ports
Mississippi River
American wanted trade
Spain opposed
Weakness:
Revealed Confederation Congress was weak
No control over states
Little negotiable power with foreign countries
Other Countries ignored American authority and demands
Major powers had little fear of American retaliation
Foreign countries pushed their interests over American