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The American Revolution — Test

Question 12 • US History

At the end of the American Revolution, Great Britain

Answer
A
kept territory east of the Mississippi River.
B
gave up territory east of the Mississippi River.
C
took control of the Mississippi River.
D
denied the colonies their independence.

Explanation

In the 1783 Treaty of Paris, Great Britain recognized American independence and ceded its claims to territory east of the Mississippi River to the United States. Therefore, Great Britain gave up territory east of the Mississippi River. Choice A is the opposite of what the treaty established.

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