Question

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris of 1783? A. It officially ended the American Revolution, and Great Britain recognized American independence. B. France and Great Britain created an alliance in order to defeat the Americans. C. The United States acquired all British territories in North America. D. The United States acquired the Louisiana Territory from France.

Answer 1

A. It officially ended the American Revolution, and Greta Britain recognized American independence.
In 1781 at the Battle of Yorktown, Britain surrendered to American troops, bringing an end to the Revolutionary War. The Treaty of Paris was signed two years later in 1783 between the United States and Britain, and it officially ended the war and recognized the United States as an independent nation.