Treaty of Paris

When was the Treaty of Paris between the United States and Great Britain signed?

• December 16, 1773

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• October 19, 1781

• September 3, 1783

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Paris was the official peace treaty between the United States and Britain that ended the American Revolutionary War. It was signed on September 3, 1783.

Who were the three Americans that were involved with the negotiation of the treaty?

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin

• Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay

• John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin

• James Monroe, John Adams, and Thomas Payne

• John Jay, John Adams, Samuel Adams

Answer explanation

There were three important Americans in France to negotiate the treaty for the United States: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay.

After the treaty was signed, about how long did it take the King of England to ratify it?

• One day

• One month

• Three months

• Seven months

• He never did

Answer explanation

It was signed on September 3, 1783. ... King George III ratified the treaty on April 9, 1784. (September to April is seven [7] months.)

Which article of the treaty was the most important to the Americans?

• That the United States owned the fishing rights in the Grand Banks

• That the United Sates would cease confiscating the property of British loyalists

• That Great Britain recognize the United States as a free and independent country

• That both Great Britain and the United States have access to the Mississippi River

• That the treaty be ratified by both countries within six months of the initial signature

Answer explanation

The first point, and most important to the Americans, was that Britain recognize the Thirteen Colonies to be free and independent states. That Britain no longer had any claim on the land or government.

Who represented the British in signing and negotiating the treaty in Paris?

• David Hartley

• General Cornwallis

• Frederick North

• Charles Watson

• King George

Answer explanation

David Hartley, a member of the British Parliament, represented the British and King George III.

Where in Paris did the two sides meet to sign the treaty?

• At a famous Catholic church near downtown

• At the King`s Palace

• At a sidewalk cafe

• At the hotel where the British were staying

• At the French foreign minister`s house

Answer explanation

The document was signed at the Hotel d'York, where David Hartley was staying.

Which country received Florida as part of a different treaty after the war?

• The United States

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Germany

Answer explanation

Spain received Florida as part of its treaty.

True or False: The treaty allowed the United States to expand to the West, enabling the country to eventually grow all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The second major point was that the boundaries of the United States allowed for western expansion. This would prove important later as the US continued to grow west all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

How long was it between the end of the Revolutionary War at Yorktown and the final ratification of the Treaty of Paris by King George III?

• Two months

• Seven months

• One year

• A year and a half

• Three years

Answer explanation

After the British Army surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown (October 19, 1781) it still took a long time for an agreement between Britain and the United States to be signed. It was around a year and a half later that King George finally ratified the treaty!

According to the start of the treaty, what statement below best describes the primary goal of the treaty?

• To punish the British for all they had done to the colonies

• To help both countries to become rich and powerful

• To reward Spain and France for their efforts in the war

• To protect British interests in Canada

• To help maintain peace between Britain and the United States

Answer explanation

The start of the treaty says its goal is to "secure to both perpetual peace and harmony".