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The Terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783
Part A:
DIRECTIONS: Read each term of the Treaty of Paris. For each term, explain if it
reflects an economic, social or political change for the United States.
Terms of the Treaty
Does the Term of the Treaty reflect an Economic,
Social or Political Change? Explain.
The United States is
recognized as an
independent nation.
The northern, southern, and
western boundaries of the
United States are defined.
British and American
merchants could collect
their debts.
Britain would withdraw
troops from American
territories.
Britain gave America the
right to fish off of Canada
near Nova Scotia and
Newfoundland.
Britain would return
captured slaves.
The Unites States would
return any seized Loyalist
property.
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PART B DIRECTIONS: Read “The Impact of the American Revolution.” As you
read, identify and list the political and social impact of the Revolution.
The Impact of the American Revolution
Richard Price, a British minister, called the American Revolution the most important
event in the history of the world. Although, this may be an overstatement, the American
Revolution was a major world event.
The Revolution had many political consequences. It created the United States. It turned
our country into a republic where people were involved in the political process. The
Revolution gave the middle class more political power. As a result of the American
Revolution, more people began to participate in politics. More people began to vote and
there were more competitive elections. Political advertising also became more common.
By the time the American Revolution was over, ordinary people had become much more
involved in the political process. The Revolution led to demands that the vote be given to
a larger percentage of the population and that public offices be elected by the people.
Leaders in the new state governments were less wealthy, and less likely to be connected
by marriage and family ties than those before the Revolution. For the first time, state
assemblies built galleries to allow the public to watch political debates.
The Revolution popularized a commitment to liberty, equality, government of the people,
and rule of law. The discrimination of women, and religious intolerance were less
accepted than they had been before. The Revolution motivated Americans to try to build
a society that matched their republican principles. The Revolution encouraged many
Americans to question slavery. By the early 19th century, the northern states had either
outlawed slavery or adopted plans to slowly free slaves.
Excerpted and adapted from: 2004 Digital History
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