Results of the American Revolution
The American Revolution had many outcomes which changed our lives even till this day. The two most important to outcomes were the Declaration of Independence, and the Treaty of Paris. These outcomes subjected and followed through with the colonists ideas for their independence and equality.
The Declaration of Independence was a historical document that stated certain ideas that the colonists believed were important for man to have, such as liberty and equality. The statements made became influential towards other upcoming nations across the globe. It led to gaining our independence from later King George III. It justified rights to revolt against a government that didn't give our natural rights. Lastly, it gave a voice to colonists to say what they believed was wrong with England and their government.
The Treaty of Paris was the official end of the American Revolutionary War. It was signed by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Jay. The other combatant nations, France, Spain and the Dutch Republic had separate agreements that were separately resolved. The treaty contained ten articles, or key points, and the preface declares the intention of both America and Great Britain to forget all past differences and misunderstandings. Here are the ten declarations:
The American Revolution had many outcomes which changed our lives even till this day. The two most important to outcomes were the Declaration of Independence, and the Treaty of Paris. These outcomes subjected and followed through with the colonists ideas for their independence and equality.
The Declaration of Independence was a historical document that stated certain ideas that the colonists believed were important for man to have, such as liberty and equality. The statements made became influential towards other upcoming nations across the globe. It led to gaining our independence from later King George III. It justified rights to revolt against a government that didn't give our natural rights. Lastly, it gave a voice to colonists to say what they believed was wrong with England and their government.
The Treaty of Paris was the official end of the American Revolutionary War. It was signed by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Jay. The other combatant nations, France, Spain and the Dutch Republic had separate agreements that were separately resolved. The treaty contained ten articles, or key points, and the preface declares the intention of both America and Great Britain to forget all past differences and misunderstandings. Here are the ten declarations:
- Acknowledging the United States (viz. the Colonies) to be free, sovereign and independent states, and that the British Crown and all heirs and successors relinquish claims to the Government, property, and territorial rights of the same, and every part thereof;
- Establishing the boundaries between the United States and British North America;
- Granting fishing rights to United States fishermen in the Grand Banks, off the coast of Newfoundland and in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence;
- Recognizing the lawful contracted debts to be paid to creditors on either side;
- The Congress of the Confederation will "earnestly recommend" to state legislatures to recognize the rightful owners of all confiscated lands "provide for the restitution of all estates, rights, and properties, which have been confiscated belonging to real British subjects [Loyalists]";
- United States will prevent future confiscations of the property of Loyalists;
- Prisoners of war on both sides are to be released and all property left by the British army in the United States unmolested (including slaves);
- Great Britain and the United States were each to be given perpetual access to the Mississippi River;
- Territories captured by Americans subsequent to treaty will be returned without compensation;
- Ratification of the treaty was to occur within six months from the signing by the contracting parties.