Do you know John Jay?

A historical depiction of John Jay engaging in a diplomatic discussion, set against a backdrop of 18th-century America.

Test Your Knowledge of John Jay

Can you claim to know the esteemed founding father, John Jay? Dive into our quiz to discover how well you really know his life and contributions to American history.

In this quiz, you will uncover facts about:

  • His early education
  • Legal and political career
  • Key treaties and their significance
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by InspiredWriter427
At what age did John Jay attend King's College?
14
13
12
15
After graduating became an established...
Governor
Nanny
Attorney
Chief justice
Why did John Jay not sign the Declaration of Independence?
He arrived too late
He was insecure of his handwriting
He left the Congress
Which place did John Jay hold first?
Chief Justice of US
Chief Justice of NY
Governor of NY
As John Jay was the minister of Spain in 1779, what did countries did he help bond?
US and France against Britain
US and Britain against France
Britain and France against the US
Who gave John Jay the position of Chief Justice over the US?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Timothee Chalamet
What was the purpose of the Jay Treaty?
To settle tension between US and Britain
To make amends between John Jay and Benjamin Franklin
To bond the French and the British
What is not true about the Treaty of Paris?
It was signed in Paris
It allowed for the US to be recognized as a fully independent, powerful country
It ended the American Revolution
It gave them access to Queen Elizabeth's bank account
What was John Jay's wife known for?
Her beauty
Her intellect
Devotion to husband and children
All of the above
Why did John Jay decline John Adam's request for him to be the Chief Justice of the US again?
He wasn't getting paid enough
He needed to focus on his mental health
He wanted to nurse his sick wife back to health
 
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