The Peace of Paris, 1783 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did secret peace negotiations begin?
When did secret peace negotiations begin?
1782
Key American negotiator for Treaty of Paris 1783
Key American negotiator for Treaty of Paris 1783
Benjamin Franklin
Date Treaty of Paris signed
Date Treaty of Paris signed
3 September 1783
What Britain formally acknowledged in treaty
What Britain formally acknowledged in treaty
United States independence
Western boundary established for US
Western boundary established for US
Mississippi River
Where American fishermen granted fishing rights
Where American fishermen granted fishing rights
Newfoundland waters
US debt obligation in Treaty of Paris
US debt obligation in Treaty of Paris
Honour debts owed to British creditors
Territory returned to Spain in North America
Territory returned to Spain in North America
Florida
British territory kept in North America
British territory kept in North America
Canada
Group largely ignored in peace negotiations
Group largely ignored in peace negotiations
Indigenous peoples
How much did US territory expand after treaty?
How much did US territory expand after treaty?
More than 100%
Why Britain offered generous terms
Why Britain offered generous terms
End costly conflict & restore trade
Spanish Mediterranean gain from treaty
Spanish Mediterranean gain from treaty
Menorca
What Treaty of Paris 1783 formally ended
What Treaty of Paris 1783 formally ended
War of Independence
How did Franklin handle angry French allies?
How did Franklin handle angry French allies?
Mended relations after secret talks