The Peace of Paris, 1783 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did secret peace negotiations begin between Britain and America?
When did secret peace negotiations begin between Britain and America?
1782
On what date was the Treaty of Paris signed?
On what date was the Treaty of Paris signed?
3 September 1783
What was established as the western boundary of the United States?
What was established as the western boundary of the United States?
The Mississippi River
What did Britain formally acknowledge in the Treaty of Paris?
What did Britain formally acknowledge in the Treaty of Paris?
The independence of the United States
Where were American fishermen granted important fishing rights?
Where were American fishermen granted important fishing rights?
Waters around Newfoundland
Which territory was returned to Spanish control under the treaty?
Which territory was returned to Spanish control under the treaty?
Florida
What important North American territory did Britain keep after the treaty?
What important North American territory did Britain keep after the treaty?
Canada
Why was Britain eager to offer generous treaty terms to America?
Why was Britain eager to offer generous treaty terms to America?
To end the costly conflict
Which group was largely ignored in the peace negotiations?
Which group was largely ignored in the peace negotiations?
Indigenous peoples
What role did Benjamin Franklin have in the peace negotiations?
What role did Benjamin Franklin have in the peace negotiations?
Most important American negotiator
By what percentage did American territory increase after the treaty?
By what percentage did American territory increase after the treaty?
More than 100%
What financial obligation did the United States agree to honour?
What financial obligation did the United States agree to honour?
Debts owed to British creditors