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Difficulty: EasyThe Revolutionary War: Military and Diplomacy

"Article 1st:
His Britannic Majesty acknowledges the said United States, viz., New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, to be free sovereign and independent states; that he treats with them as such, and for himself his heirs & successors, relinquishes all claims to the government, propriety, and territorial rights of the same and every part thereof."
��Treaty of Paris, 1783

Which of the following was the most direct result of the treaty excerpted above?

  1. A
    The signing of the Treaty of Alliance with France to secure military aid
  2. The official British recognition of United States sovereignty and independenceAnswer
  3. C
    The establishment of a strong executive branch and a federal court system
  4. D
    The reinstatement of British mercantilist policies to regulate American trade

Answer

The official British recognition of United States sovereignty and independence
The correct answer is correct because the primary purpose and direct outcome of the Treaty of Paris (1783) was Great Britain's formal recognition of the United States as an independent, sovereign nation, ending British political authority over the thirteen states.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the provided text from the Treaty of Paris (1783) to identify the core action being taken by Great Britain.
The text states that His Britannic Majesty acknowledges the thirteen former colonies to be 'free sovereign and independent states' and relinquishes all claims to their government.
Understanding the primary terms of the treaty is necessary to determine its direct consequence.
2
Connect the treaty's terms to the end of the Revolutionary War.
The Treaty of Paris (1783) concluded the war and officially established the United States as an independent country recognized by its former colonial ruler.
This links the historical event directly to its immediate political impact.

Key Concept

The diplomatic resolution of the Revolutionary War through the Treaty of Paris (1783)
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The Revolutionary War: Military and Diplomacy

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