Question

under the terms of the treaty of paris of 1783, the united states gained formal british recognition of american independence. spain received gibraltar from the english. the united states received all territory east of the rocky mountains. france received canada from the english. england was forced to pay reparations to the new american nation.

Explanation:

The Treaty of Paris of 1783 ended the American Revolutionary - War. One of its key provisions was that Britain formally recognized the United States as an independent nation. Spain did not receive Gibraltar from the English in 1783 (Gibraltar was ceded to Britain in 1713). The United States did not receive all territory east of the Rocky Mountains in 1783; its territory was more limited. France did not receive Canada from the English in 1783; Canada remained under British control. England was not forced to pay reparations to the new American nation.

Answer:

the United States gained formal British recognition of American independence.