John Jay Stitches a Treaty the World Doubted

1. What country's warships were seizing American trading ships?

2. What was John Jay's job, and why did President Washington ask him to help?

3. Why did John Jay travel to London, and how long did the journey take?

4. How did people back home react when Jay's Treaty was signed?

5. What does the story say was brave about what John Jay did?