The Treaty of Paris, 1783

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, officially ended the American Revolution and recognized the independence of the United States. Negotiated by American diplomats, including Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, the treaty established new borders for the United States, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River.

It also addressed issues such as fishing rights and the restoration of property to loyalists, marking a significant step toward establishing the United States as a sovereign nation.