The decision to seek peace and accept the Peace of Paris

Question 1

What was the result of Yorktown?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What did the British commons resolve to do?

Answer 2

end military measures against the Americans in February

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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