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John Jay's Early Life
John Jay's Early Life
John Jay was an influential character in the development of the united states. He was born 1745, New York, to a wealthy family. After collage, he became a lawyer. The political career started when he joined the committee of correspondence. Initially, he campaigned for peace with britain. As war became more likely, he joined the war effort.
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs
He was sent to spain as an ambassador. The goal was to get spain to give financial aid. At first, spain declined. France joined after the battle of Saratoga. Spain gave aid as an ally to france. Later in the war , he was sent to britain, to negotiate the treaty of paris. Thus, the revolutionary war had settled.
After the war, tensions remained between britain and the us. Britain was impressing our ships, so something had to be done. The treaty stopped britain from impressing our ships. However, decision was hated by the people. It did keep the us neutral until the war of 1812.
Promoting the ratification
Promoting the ratification
John Jay helped with the composing of the federalist papers. They argued for a stronger national government, while still giving the states some power. The argument he gave in the federalist papers, went on to mold the constitution we have today.
Being the governor.
Being the governor.
He was elected governor in 1795. He banned slavery from new york. Slavery was officially illegal in 1799. He himself was a slave owner until 1798.
He ran for president twice, both times he failed. Then he retired to his ranch in missouri. In 1829, he died.
Fun Facts
Fun Facts
Served as the ambassador to spain
Severed as secretary foreign affairs
Served as the governor of New York
Elected to the third New York provincial congress
Member of the church of England
Elected as first leader of 1st continental congress
Authored a few of the Federalist Papers
Negotiated a treaty with Great Britain in 1794
Attended Kings College in New York
First chief justice of the supreme court
Declined a second Supreme Court term
Said like he knew the Articles of Confederation would fail before it crumbled
Political ally of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton
Support political parties
10 Jay Papers Primary Sources
Sources
Sources
Mount Vernon.org........................................................................................................................................................................Information/Fun Facts
History.org..............................................................................................................................................................................................General Information
Kiddle.com...................................................................................................................................................................................................General Information
Founder.Archive.gov..................................................................................................................................................................................Primary Sources
Authors......................................................................................................................................................................................................Miles, James, Akayha
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