USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

THE TREATY OF PARIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the start of the treaty, what statement below best describes the primary goal of the treaty?
A
To punish the British for all they had done to the colonies
B
To help both countries to become rich and powerful
C
To help maintain peace between Britain and the United States
D
To reward Spain and France for their efforts in the war
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States, recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first point, and most important to the Americans, was that Britain recognize the Thirteen Colonies to be free and independent states. That Britain no longer had any claim on the land or government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement describes the content of the first article of the Treaty of Paris? The king recognized the independence of the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -American statesmen Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John Jay negotiated the peace treaty with representatives of King George III of Great Britain.

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