Treaty of Paris Quiz

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

• December 16, 1773

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• 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

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

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

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

• David Hartley

• General Cornwallis

• Frederick North

• Charles Watson

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

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

• The United States

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

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

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

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

• To help maintain peace between Britain and the United States

• To help both countries to become rich and powerful

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