The Treaty Of Paris, 1783

​Bell Ringer (5 minutes)

By Teresa Smith

Directions: Read and respond to the writing prompt. You are required to write 2-3 complete sentences. Make sure that you are using the correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.

Prompt: "Imagine your sports team just won the championship. What rewards or benefits should your team receive for winning?

Open Ended

Prompt: "Imagine your sports team just won the championship. What rewards or benefits should your team receive for winning?

​Standard: 8.2-Evaluate the key people, factors and events which led to the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States government

Objective:8.2.8-Evaluate the terms of the Treaty of Paris, 1783. 

I Can Statement: “I can evaluate how the Treaty of Paris, 1783 ended the Revolutionary War.

​ Introduction

The Treaty of Paris was a turning point in world history. It marked the end of the Revolutionary War. It reshaped the landscape of North America. The historical context of this treaty is steeped in the broader struggle for independence from British rule, reflecting the ideals of liberty and self-governance that were central to the American Revolution.

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The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, officially ending the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States. After years of fighting, both sides were ready for peace. Representatives from the United States—Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay—met in Paris, France, to negotiate the agreement with Britain.

​ The Treaty Of Paris, 1783

Multiple Choice

What Representative of the United States negotiated the Treaty of Parish with Britain?

• Samuel Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Mercy Otis Warren

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people did NOT negotiate the Treaty of Paris?

• John Jay

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Ben Franklin

Multiple Select

The primary goal of the Treaty of Paris was to...

• reward the French for their efforts in the war.

• punish the British.

• help the colonies and Britain become rich.

• maintain peace between Britain and the United States.

Multiple Choice

When was the Treaty of Paris signed?

• November 3, 1783

• September 13, 1783

• September 3, 1783

• December 31, 1783

​ Key Terms of the Treaty

​Recognition of Independence – Great Britain recognized the United States as a free and independent nation. This was the most important part of the treaty.

Territorial Boundaries – The United States gained land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and from Canada in the north to Florida in the south.

Fishing Rights – Americans were granted the right to fish off the coast of Canada in the North Atlantic.

Debts and Property – Both sides agreed that debts owed to Britain would be paid, and Loyalists (colonists who supported Britain) were to have their property returned.

End of Hostilities – Both nations agreed to stop fighting and release prisoners of war.

Multiple Choice

Which Treaty of Paris Key term allowed the United States to be a free and independent nation?

• End of Hostilities

• Territorial Boundaries

• Recognition of Independence

• Debts and Properties

​The significance of The Treaty of Paris was a turning point in world history. It not only ended the Revolutionary War but also confirmed the birth of the United States as an independent country. Overall, the treaty marked the beginning of a new nation and set the stage for westward expansion, self-government, and future challenges for the United States.

Multiple Choice

The Treaty of Paris, 1783

• started the Revolutionary War

• marked the beginning of a new nation

• secured the British troops army

• was an explanation of the Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

The Treaty of Paris did not end the Revolutionary War?

• True

• False

​Question: What was the most important outcome of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

​EXIT

Open Ended

What was the most important outcome of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?