Final answer:
True, The Treaty of Paris recognized American independence and suggested the states should treat Loyalists fairly, but did not ensure full protection or return of their property.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement about the Treaty of Paris saying that Britain recognized America's independence, returned escaped slaves to Canada, and returned property to Loyalists contains both true and false elements. The treaty did recognize the independence of the United States and suggested that American government should treat Loyalists fairly. However, while the treaty demanded that British troops leave runaway slaves behind, the British did not comply and evacuated thousands of freed slaves to Canada, the Caribbean, or Great Britain, upholding their promise of freedom.
For all practical purposes, the Treaty of Paris ignored the American Indians, and this is true. The document failed to mention Indian tribes that had fought on both sides of the conflict. As for Loyalists, although they were not as well protected as hoped and often faced persecution, the Treaty of Paris did encourage states to refrain from persecuting them and to return confiscated property. However, execution of these terms was not consistently applied.