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EMERGENCE OF USA

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT

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“Article 1:His Brittanic Majesty acknowledges the said United States, viz., New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, to be free sovereign and independent states, that he treats with them as such, and for himself, his heirs, and successors, relinquishes all claims to the government, propriety, and territorial rights of the same and every part thereof.”-Treaty of ParisWhich of the following statements correctly interprets the geography described in the above section of the Treaty of Paris?
A
It acknowledges that all the states named are independent separately, but not together.
B
It divides Canadian territories between the United States and Great Britain.
C
It grants the United States independence up to the Mississippi River.
D
It states that the United States is free from the British crown but may be subject to the rule of other countries.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Treaty of Paris agreed and confirmed its negotiations in ten articles: Article 1: Acknowledging the thirteen colonies as free sovereign and independent states and relinquishing all claims to property and territorial rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Article 7: There shall be a firm and perpetual peace between his Brittanic Majesty and the said states, and between the subjects of the one and the citizens of the other, wherefore all hostilities both by sea and land shall from henceforth cease.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -5. Support shall be provided to developing country Parties for the implementation of this Article, in accordance with Articles 9, 10 and 11, recognizing that enhanced support for developing country Parties will allow for higher ambition in their actions. 6.

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