Controversy: The Treaty of Paris (1783) controversially ignored Native American rights and land claims, as neither the U.S. nor Great Britain recognized them as sovereign entities in the negotiations. This omission led to future conflicts between the U.S. and Indigenous peoples.
Parties Involved: The main parties in the conflict were the American colonists, represented by the Continental Congress and various political factions, Great Britain and its loyalist supporters, with European powers like France, Spain, and the Netherlands supporting the American cause against Britain.
Individual Involvement: John Adams, along with Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, was one of the three American negotiators of the Treaty of Paris. His diplomatic efforts were crucial in securing U.S. independence and favorable territorial boundaries.