Treaty of Paris and American Revolution

The video discusses the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the American Revolution. It covers the negotiation process, key figures involved, and the treaty's terms, including American independence and land rights. The video also highlights unresolved issues and the subsequent Jay Treaty.

What event marked the official end of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Jay Treaty

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The election of Lord Shelburne

Who were the primary American negotiators for the Treaty of Paris?

• John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison

What was a major sticking point in the early negotiations of the Treaty of Paris?

• Trade agreements with France

• Control of Florida

• Recognition of American independence

• Fishing rights in the Atlantic

Which article of the Treaty of Paris is still enforced today?

• Article 3

• Article 1

• Article 10

• Article 2

What did Article 2 of the Treaty of Paris grant to the United States?

• Trade rights with Britain

• Fishing rights in the Atlantic

• Land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River

• Control of Florida

What was a significant issue with the implementation of the Treaty of Paris?

• The return of land to loyalists

• The control of the Mississippi River

• The recognition of American independence

• The release of prisoners of war

What was the purpose of the Jay Treaty in 1795?

• To negotiate fishing rights

• To resolve issues from the Treaty of Paris

• To end the American Revolution

• To establish trade with France

When did the United States ratify the Treaty of Paris?

• October 19, 1781

• September 3, 1783

• January 14, 1784

• April 9, 1784

What was the collective name for the treaties negotiated by Britain with other countries involved in the war?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Peace of Paris

• The Treaty of Utrecht

• The Treaty of Ghent

Which countries were involved in the additional treaties negotiated by Britain?

• Portugal, Spain, and France

• Germany, Italy, and Russia

• France, Spain, and the Netherlands

• Sweden, Norway, and Denmark