The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, marked the end of the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States. The treaty established the boundaries and rights of the newly formed nation, but there were several agreements that were not included in the treaty. These omissions would have significant consequences in the years to come.
One of the most notable omissions from the Treaty of Paris was the lack of compensation for Loyalists who had remained loyal to the British during the war. The treaty did not include any provisions for the return of confiscated property or the repayment of debts owed to Loyalists. This omission left many Loyalists feeling betrayed and contributed to the ongoing tensions between the newly formed United States and Great Britain.
Another agreement that was not included in the treaty was a plan for the British to evacuate their forts in the Great Lakes region. The British had maintained a military presence in this region throughout the war, and their continued presence threatened the security of the new nation. Despite negotiations, the issue was not resolved in the treaty, and the British maintained their presence in the region for several years.
The treaty also did not include any provisions for the protection of Native American rights and territories. The United States had agreed in earlier treaties to respect Native American lands and sovereignty, but these agreements were not included in the Treaty of Paris. This omission would have serious consequences as the United States expanded westward, leading to decades of conflict and displacement for Native American peoples.
Finally, the Treaty of Paris did not address the issue of slavery. Slavery was still legal in both Great Britain and the United States at the time the treaty was signed, and neither country saw fit to address the issue in the treaty. It would take several more decades and a bloody Civil War before slavery was abolished in the United States.
Overall, the Treaty of Paris marked a significant moment in the history of the United States, but its omissions would have significant consequences for years to come. The lack of compensation for Loyalists, failure to evacuate British forts, no protection for Native American territories and rights, and the issue of slavery would all contribute to ongoing tensions and conflicts in the years following the treaty`s signing.
