Question

Following the Treaty of 1783 that ended the American Revolution, the western-most boundary of the United States was set at the A) Pacific Ocean. B) Rocky Mountains C) Mississippi River. D) Appalachian Mountain.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) Mississippi River.

The Treaty of 1783 resulted in Britain still having some influence in continental North America. This influence would continue into the 19th century, as Britain occupied modern day Oregon up until the 1840's.

At the end of the Revolution, this border was agreed upon for several different reasons.

1) This would ensure that Britain has no political or economic control over any of the 13 original colonies.

2) It would avoid fighting over land that technically belongs to different Native American tribes.

Answer 2

It was set at the Mississippi river, hope this helps