American Revolution and the Treaty of Paris

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