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What was a key concession obtained by the United States during the Anglo-American negotiations?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which French Foreign Minister approved of separate negotiations but not a separate peace during this period?
