Mr. Laubach - APUSH - Treaty of Paris (1783) and Ben Franklin's contributions

Guiding Questions: Treaty of Paris (1783)
1. Why was the Treaty of Paris (1783) significant for the United States and the world?
2. What territorial gains did the United States receive through the treaty, and how did these borders impact its growth?
3. Why were fishing rights off the coast of Newfoundland important to the United States’ economy?
4. How did the treaty address the issue of British military withdrawal from American territory, and why was this important?
5. What challenges did the clause about Loyalists and their property create for the new American government?
6. Why did the treaty emphasize honoring debts between British and American citizens? What does this reveal about the post-war economy?
7. How did the Mississippi River's open navigation clause benefit both the U.S. and Britain?
8. What role did Benjamin Franklin’s diplomatic skills play in ensuring a favorable outcome for the U.S. in the negotiations?
9. How did Franklin balance the interests of France and Britain while negotiating the treaty, and what challenges did this pose?