Treaty of Paris
September 3, 1783 · Early Modern
The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, officially ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States. This historic agreement formally recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation. The treaty addressed fishing rights, prewar debts, property restitution for Loyalists, and the evacuation of British forces from American territory.
Key Figures
John AdamsJohn JayBenjamin FranklinDavid Hartley
Locations
Paris, FranceHôtel d'York
Topics
Great BritainParisAmerican Revolutionunited statesTreaty
Connected Events — 3 Connections
The Treaty's recognition of American independence and establishment of territorial boundaries created the sovereign nation-state that required the Constitution for internal governance, with Jay contributing to both the treaty negotiations and Federalist Papers U.S. Constitution Ratified
The military conflict initiated at Lexington and Concord required formal diplomatic conclusion, which the Treaty of Paris provided by establishing the terms for British military evacuation and territorial boundaries American Revolution Begins
The Declaration's assertion of independence required international recognition to become reality—the Treaty of Paris provided that legitimacy, transforming a rebellious proclamation into accepted international law Declaration of Independence Adopted
The Time Detectives® · Cadet Mission
Investigate This Event
Place it on the timeline. Earn points. Master the connections.
New to The Time Detectives?
Learn what it is →