What was the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

The Treaty of Paris of 3 September 1783, ended the American Revolutionary War, with Britain recognizing the independence of the United States.

Who signed the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

The Treaty of Paris of 1783 was signed by three American commissioners - Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams - and one British envoy, David Hartley. Henry Laurens had helped negotiate the treaty but did not sign it.

When was the Treaty of Paris of 1783 signed?

The Treaty of Paris was drafted on 30 November 1782, signed on 3 September 1783, and ratified by Congress on 14 January 1784.

Treaty of Paris of 1783 Timeline

Definition

The Treaty of Paris, signed on 3 September 1783 by representatives from Great Britain and the United States, was the peace agreement that formally ended the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) and recognized the United States as an independent nation. The treaty was considered generous to the United States, fixing its border at the Mississippi River and thereby doubling its territory.

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20 Mar 1782
Lord Frederick North is forced to resign as prime minister for his handling of the American Revolution; Lord Rockingham becomes prime minister.
Apr 1782
Richard Oswald meets with Benjamin Franklin in Paris to begin informal peace talks.
1 Jul 1782
Lord Rockingham dies.
30 Oct 1782
Peace talks between the British and American commissioners begin in earnest.
30 Nov 1782
The first draft of the Treaty of Paris is finished.
20 Jan 1783
France and Spain agree to their own preliminary peace treaties with Britain.
3 Sep 1783
The Treaty of Paris ends the American Revolutionary War. The treaty acknowledges the United States as a sovereign and independent nation.
20 May 1814
The War of the Sixth Coalition is officially ended with the Treaty of Paris.