Jay's Treaty avoided a likely war with England by resolving the issue of British impressment of American sailors and limiting American trade with France. It did not secure compensation for attacks on American ships, lead to the withdrawal of British forces from the frontier, prompt England to send a minister, or recognize American rights to navigate the Mississippi.

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Jay's Treaty (1794)

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Jay's Treaty (1794)

A) avoided a likely war with England.
B) secured British compensation for recent attacks on American ships.
C) led to the withdrawal of British forces posted on the American frontier.
D) prompted England to send its first minister since the Revolution to the United States.
E) recognized the right of Americans to navigate the Mississippi to its mouth.

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