The American Revolution had significant effects on Native Americans, largely leading to negative consequences for their lands and sovereignty. Among the options you provided:
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They lost large amounts of land: This statement is accurate. After the Revolution, American expansion continued, and Native American lands were increasingly encroached upon. The new United States government did not recognize many Native American land claims, leading to further loss of territory.
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The British guaranteed protection of their lands: This statement applies to a certain extent before the Revolution, particularly in the Proclamation of 1763. However, after the Revolution, British promises became irrelevant as the new American government pursued westward expansion.
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Native Americans were given land in the Treaty of Paris: This statement is incorrect. The Treaty of Paris (1783), which ended the Revolutionary War, did not provide land to Native Americans. In fact, it largely ignored their rights and territorial claims.
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Native Americans still could not own property or make contracts: While this reflects certain historical realities concerning Native American sovereignty and rights, the situation varied across different tribes and regions. The overarching tendency, however, was towards increasing disenfranchisement.
Overall, the most significant impact of the American Revolution on Native Americans was indeed the loss of large amounts of land and further marginalization in the face of expansionist policies from the new United States.