In 1792, he would run for office against George Clinton, but lost despite having more votes due to the votes of three counties being disqualified. Under the Articles of the Confederation he would serve as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, a position that would later evolve into the modern Secretary of State.  His ruling in Chisholm v Georgia, the first major case under the new
In 1792, he would run for office against George Clinton, but lost despite having more votes due to the votes of three counties being disqualified. Under the Articles of the Confederation he would serve as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, a position that would later evolve into the modern Secretary of State.  His ruling in Chisholm v Georgia, the first major case under the new government, would cause the passing of the Eleventh Amendment. While remembered as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, his most notable "achievement" earned him public revilement for its seemingly lopsided negotiations and terms. For 10 points, name this founding father and namesake of an early treaty with Great Britain.
In 1792, he would run for office against George Clinton, but lost despite having more votes due to the votes of three counties being disqualified.
John {Jay}