USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

THE BATTLE OF YORKTOWN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the significance of Signing of the Treaty of Paris?
A
Great Britain recognized American independence
B
France decided to join the Americans
C
Lord Cornwallis surrendered
D
Americans became increasingly dissatisfied
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This treaty, signed on September 3, 1783, between the American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the French and Indian War/Seven Years’ War between Great Britain and France, as well as their respective allies. In the terms of the treaty, France gave up all its territories in mainland North America, effectively ending any foreign military threat to the British colonies there.

Detailed explanation-3: -The signing of the treaty formally ended the conflict between France and Great Britain over control of North America (the Seven Years’ War, known as the French and Indian War in the United States), and marked the beginning of an era of British dominance outside Europe.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the Treaty of Paris, the British Crown formally recognized American independence and ceded most of its territory east of the Mississippi River to the United States, doubling the size of the new nation and paving the way for westward expansion.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Treaty of Paris was a significant compromise because it brought a formal conclusion to the American Revolution, recognized America ‘s Independence from the British monarchy, and outlined new borders for United States territory.

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