Which of the Following Occurred After the Treaty of Paris

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurred after the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

• A) Late in the conflict, Canada agreed to join the Revolutionary War on the side of the Americans to protect its southern boundaries.
• B) Public support in Britain for the Revolutionary War persisted, and any negotiations for an end to the war fell apart.
• C) France formed a close alliance with Britain, as it had only sent supplies rather than engaged in combat on the Americans' behalf.
• D) By law, Loyalists were required to forfeit all their property and would face prolonged persecution by the new government.
• E) The United States became the Western Hemisphere's first independent nation, with its boundaries reflecting the circumstances of its birth.

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