Treaty of Paris 1783

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

• John Jay

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Ben Franklin

Which of the following was NOT a major point in the Treaty of Paris?

• All 13 colonies were to be free and independent states.

• George Washington would be the new King.

• The boundaries of the United States were expanded to the Mississippi River.

• Resolved issues with American debts that were owed to British.

The Treaty of Paris was signed and ratified immediately after the British surrendered at Yorktown.

• True

• False

After the Treaty of Paris was signed, Americans struggled with _______. (You can CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

• paying off their debt.

• slavery.

• figuring out how to rule themselves.

• freedom from Britain.

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.

When was the Treaty of Paris signed?

• July 4, 1776

• September 3, 1783

• January 14, 1784

• October 19, 1781

Where was the Treaty of Paris signed?

• Britain

• United States

• France

• Spain

Which Article of the Treaty of Paris is still recognized today?

• Article I

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

Who represented the British in negotiating and signing the Treaty of Paris?

• David Hartley

• Benedict Arnold

• General Howe

• General Cornwallis

The Treaty of Paris also involved other nations as part of its treaty, including ____

• France and Spain

• Demark and Italy

• Germany and Italy

• Italy and Norway