The Treaty of Paris has several historical versions with distinct terms depending on the context and time period:
- Treaty of Paris (1763) ended the Seven Years' War between Britain, France, and Spain. France renounced all mainland North American territories east of the Mississippi (except New Orleans), and ceded Canada and other colonies to Britain. Spain ceded Florida to Britain but received Louisiana from France. The treaty also included terms on the return of territories, recognition of Roman Catholicism in new British territories, and provisions for the safety and emigration of French inhabitants in Canada among others.
- Treaty of Paris (1783) ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing the independence of the United States. It established generous boundaries for the U.S., granted fishing rights, addressed the restitution of confiscated Loyalist property, and included terms for prisoner release and navigation on the Mississippi River. It also stipulated no future confiscations or prosecutions of persons for war participation and required British withdrawal from U.S. territory.
Depending on which Treaty of Paris is of interest, the specific terms differ significantly as they relate to different conflicts and parties. If clarification is needed on a particular Treaty of Paris, such as the one from 1763 or 1783, that could be further detailed.
