What did the Jay Treaty resolve? How did the French respond to the treaty?

Jay Treaty, (November 19, 1794), agreement that assuaged antagonisms between the United States and Great Britain, established a base upon which America could build a sound national economy, and assured its commercial prosperity. France responded by acting on Article 27 of the Treaty of Commerce and Amity, which required that when either the United States or France was at war, the merchant ships of both nations must provide detailed certificates giving the nationalities of masters and crew, as well as descriptions of cargo and points of origin ...

Explanation:

the first two years of american revolution was not very encouraging for the patriots since the british were far superior in sea power, arms and troops.