Treaty of Paris Primary Source Questions

September 3, 1783
This is a scan of the signatures at the bottom of the Treaty of Paris.
The signatures at the bottom of the Treaty of Paris. Library of Congress

Read the Treaty of Paris in its entirety here.


 

  1. How does the Treaty of Paris outline the desired nature of the relationship between Great Britain and the United States of America?
  2. Who were 3 American delegates who approved the Treaty?
  3. Why do you think the Treaty outlined the land specifically owned by the United States?
  4. Does the Treaty say that Patriots have the right to persecute Loyalists for their role in the War
  5. Does the Treaty allow for British soldiers to remain occupying the United States of America?

 

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