Treaty of Paris Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Treaty of Paris? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Which one of these is not one of the titles claimed by King George III?
King of Scotland
King of France
Arch-treasurer of the Holy Roman Empire
Defender of the faith
Q. Why did Ben Franklin originally use the pen name "Silence Dogood"?
His brother James, who owned the paper, refused to publish him.
He wanted to honor his favorite college professor who had that name.
He didn't want King George to know what he was writing, pledging to be "silent" and to "do good."
Franklin was such a bad speller, that's how he spelled "Ben Franklin."
Q. British diplomat David Hartley was a dear friend of which American diplomat?
Ben Franklin
John Adams
John Jay
Steve Rogers
Q. George Washington gave John Jay his pick of cabinet positions. What position did Jay choose?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Secretary of War
Just above the plates, but behind the teacups
Q. What was John Adams' major contribution to the Treaty of Paris?
He secured American fishing rights.
He negotiated America's northern border.
He insured Loyalists were treated fairly.
He got everyone in the U.S. a free powdered wig.