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?

January 20, 1784 Signup and view all the answers

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

It continued to increase due to the early industrial revolution. Signup and view all the answers

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

French Revolution Signup and view all the answers

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

William Petty Fitzmaurice, Earl of Shelburne Signup and view all the answers

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

Treaty of Paris Signup and view all the answers

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

France, Spain, and the Netherlands 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?

William Petty Fitzmaurice 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?

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

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

Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes Signup and view all the answers

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

Which country had objections to the manner in which the Anglo-American agreement was obtained?

What did the Spanish government receive as part of the peace settlement in North America?

When was the provisional peace treaty signed by Spanish, French, British, and American representatives?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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