Treaty Of Paris 1783 Flashcards
Why was it not exactly a neutral site?
French had fought for us
When was the treaty of Paris officially signed?
September 3, 1783
Who were American representatives at the negotiations?
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay
Who represented the British?
David Hartley
Who attempted to paint a portrait of the event?
Benjamin west
What ended up happening?
West could not complete the portrait because hartley refused to pose
How many terms of the treaty were there?
10
Major terms:
- 13 colonies are now free and sovereig
- A boundry will be settled between the colonies and British North America
- Prisoners of war from both sides will be released
- Great Britain and the United States shall each have access to the Mississippi River
What did Spain receive?
Florida
What did the native Americans receive?
Nothing they weren’t even considered in the negotiations and their land was taken without consent
What did colonists receive for territory?
All of the land that is currently up to the Mississippi
What happened to the British loyalists living in the colonies?
60,000 move to Canada
What did the american victory mean for the world?
Democratic politics become a reality in the world
Why did the British and Americans choose Paris for peace negotiations?
They said it was a neutral site
