Benjamin Franklin, the top American negotiator and diplomat dealing with the Treaty of Paris, at first wanted the British to concede all of Canada to the United States.
Study Questions:
What U.S. territory was Wisconsin a part of in 1783?
On a U.S. map, draw the outline of the boundaries of the U.S. and its territories in 1783.
What is the purpose and significance of the Northwest Ordinance?
U.S. historical events that occurred on September 3:
September 3, 1783: Wisconsin became a part of the United States as a result of the signing of the Treaty of Paris, ending the Revolutionary War. Wisconsin became the northwest corner of the U.S.