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Jay-Gardoqui Treaty

The Jay-Gardoqui Treaty of 1789 between the United States and Spain guaranteed Spain's exclusive right to navigate Mississippi River for 30 years. It also opened Spain's European and West Indian[?] seaports to American shipping. However the Treaty was not ratified under Articles of Confederation.

See also

Timeline of United States diplomatic history
List of treaties

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