Module 2.2 The War for Independence

Where did most American generals and leaders meet in 1777 besides Philadelphia?

York, Pennsylvania

Who was General Henry Clinton and what challenge did he face during the War of Independence?

He had to manage weak American forces and deal with Cornwallis’s strategies, including plans at Yorktown, Virginia.

Who were the main members of the American negotiating team during the peace talks?

John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay

Which countries tried to influence the negotiations with their own special interests?

France, Great Britain, the Americans, and Spain

What treaty marked the formal end of the American War for Independence?

The Treaty of Paris, 1783

What was the first key point of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

The United States was recognized as an independent nation by major European powers, including Spain.

What defined the western boundary of the United States in the Treaty of Paris 1783?

The Mississippi River

What defined the southern boundary of the United States in the Treaty of Paris 1783?

31st degree north latitude, just north of Florida

What did Britain retain and surrender according to the Treaty of Paris 1783?

Britain retained Canada but surrendered Florida to Spain

What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 say about private British creditors?

They were free to collect any debts owed by US citizens

What did Congress recommend regarding confiscated loyalist property?

That the states restore confiscated loyalist property

Why was the Treaty of Paris 1783 considered a middle ground?

It balanced American independence with British interests, allowing compromise on territorial and financial matters