Treaty of Ghent True or False

1. "All territory, places, and possessions whatsoever taken by either party from the other during the war, or which may be taken after the signing of this Treaty […] shall be…" (I.3). Complete the quote. -> Kept
2. Question 2: "The said Commissioners shall by a declaration or report under their hands and seals decide to which of the two Contracting parties the several Islands aforesaid do respectively belong in conformity with the true intent of the said Treaty of Peace of one thousand seven hundred and eighty three." (IV.5) To which "Treaty of Peace" is the above quote referring? -> Treaty of Paris
3. "And His Britannic Majesty and the Government of the United States hereby agree to refer the report or reports of the said Commissioners to some friendly Sovereign or State to be then named for that purpose, and who shall be requested to decide on the differences which may be stated in the said report or reports." (IV.8) What does the treaty mean by "some friendly Sovereign or State"? -> King Edward the Friendly
4. Complete the quote: "And if the said Commissioners shall agree in their decision both parties shall consider such decision…" (IV.6) -> Final and conclusive
5. "His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America desirous of terminating the war which has unhappily subsisted between the two Countries, and of restoring upon principles of perfect reciprocity, Peace, Friendship, and good Understanding between them…" (Intro.1) Which of the following is the best definition of "reciprocity"? -> Alliance

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