Treaty of Paris 1783
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What was a key concession obtained by the United States during the Anglo-American negotiations?

  • Newfoundland fishing rights (correct)
  • Exclusive trade rights with France
  • Northern border extending to Canada
  • Control over British colonies in the Caribbean
  • Which country had objections to the manner in which the Anglo-American agreement was obtained?

  • Britain
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • France (correct)
  • What did the Spanish government receive as part of the peace settlement in North America?

  • Control over New York
  • Restoration of Florida (correct)
  • Control over Quebec
  • Exclusive trade agreement with Britain
  • When was the provisional peace treaty signed by Spanish, French, British, and American representatives?

    <p>January 20, 1784</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Britain's global power evolve despite losing its American colonies?

    <p>It continued to increase due to the early industrial revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major event was ultimately triggered by France's attempts to resolve its financial crisis?

    <p>French Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the new government that wanted to seek peace but hoped to avoid recognizing U.S. independence?

    <p>William Petty Fitzmaurice, Earl of Shelburne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treaty recognized U.S. independence and granted significant western territory to the U.S.?

    <p>Treaty of Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alliance did Britain face during the War of the American Revolution?

    <p>France, Spain, and the Netherlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which British diplomat pursued a strategy of trying to drive apart the alliance between the United States and France?

    <p>William Petty Fitzmaurice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were U.S. negotiators receptive to the idea of separate negotiations instead of a joint agreement with France's allies?

    <p>To ensure recognition of U.S. independence in a final peace settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which French Foreign Minister approved of separate negotiations but not a separate peace during this period?

    <p>Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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