The decision to seek peace and accept the Peace of Paris Flashcards

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What was the result of Yorktown?

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it resulted in the end of the war –> political will in London was no longer there

defence priorities changed following the entry of the French into the war

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What did the British commons resolve to do?

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end military measures against the Americans in February

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When was the Peace of Paris signed and by which countries?

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signed on 3 Sept 1783, by Britain, the USA, France, Spain & Holland

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What were the 2 most significant clauses of the Peace of Paris?

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1] recognition of American independence and its new boundaries

2] the division of imperial possessions btwn Britain, France & Spain

  • -> Spain gained: Florida + Minorca
  • -> Britain regained Bahamas
  • -> France regained St. Lucia, Goree and Pondicherry, and retained Tobago
  • -> Britain returned Trincomalee to Holland, but regained Negapatam in India
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