American Revolution and the Treaty of Paris

The American Revolution's last major battle was at Yorktown, but the war officially ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. The treaty recognized the United States as an independent nation and set territorial boundaries. General Washington resigned his command, marking a return to civilian life. The war, a significant people's movement, resulted in substantial American casualties, highlighting the cost of liberty.

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolution?

• It led to the capture of New York.

• It convinced the British to end the war.

• It was the first battle of the war.

• It was a major defeat for the Americans.

Who were the American representatives in the negotiations for the Treaty of Paris?

• Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay

• George Washington, Thomas Paine, and Patrick Henry

• Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere

What did the Treaty of Paris achieve for the United States?

• It established a monarchy in the United States.

• It granted independence and defined territorial boundaries.

• It allowed the British to maintain control over New York.

• It required the U.S. to pay reparations to Britain.

What rights did the Treaty of Paris grant to American fishermen?

• Exclusive fishing rights in the Atlantic Ocean

• Fishing rights off the coastal waters of Canada

• Fishing rights in the Mediterranean Sea

• Fishing rights in the Gulf of Mexico

What did the United States agree to in the Treaty of Paris regarding British merchants?

• To imprison British merchants

• To allow British merchants to collect debts

• To provide free land to British merchants

• To ban all British goods

What did General Washington do after the signing of the Treaty of Paris?

• He became the first President of the United States.

• He resigned his command and returned to civilian life.

• He led another military campaign.

• He moved to France.

Where did Washington say farewell to his officers?

• Mount Vernon

• The White House

• Fraunces Tavern in Manhattan

• Independence Hall

What was the emotional reaction of Congress to Washington's resignation?

• They immediately appointed a new general.

• They celebrated with a grand feast.

• They were indifferent.

• They wept and were deeply moved.

What revolutionary idea did the American War for Independence promote?

• A government based on military rule

• A government based on freedom and rights

• A government based on colonialism

• A government based on monarchy

Approximately how many Americans died during the American War for Independence?

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 22,000

• 1,000