The decision to seek peace and accept the Peace of Paris Flashcards
1
Q
What was the result of Yorktown?
A
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
2
Q
What did the British commons resolve to do?
A
end military measures against the Americans in February
3
Q
When was the Peace of Paris signed and by which countries?
A
signed on 3 Sept 1783, by Britain, the USA, France, Spain & Holland
4
Q
What were the 2 most significant clauses of the Peace of Paris?
A
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