U.S. Citizenship Civics TestColonial Period and IndependenceMedium
Which of these Founding Fathers is known for his role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris (1783) which formally ended the Revolutionary War?
- AJames Madison
- BJohn Jay
- CGeorge Washington
- DPatrick Henry
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. John Jay
John Jay was one of the three American peace commissioners, along with Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, who negotiated and signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783, officially ending the American Revolutionary War.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. James Madison was a key figure in drafting the Constitution, but not involved in the Treaty of Paris negotiations.
- C. George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army, not a primary negotiator of the peace treaty.
- D. Patrick Henry was a prominent orator and advocate for independence, but not a treaty negotiator.
Treaty of Paris (1783)
The formal peace treaty signed between Great Britain and the United States that officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
- Signed in Paris, France.
- Recognized U.S. independence.
- Established U.S. boundaries.
Memory trick: Franklin, Adams, Jay made peace that day.