Treaty of Paris (1783)
The Treaty of Paris of 1783 was a treaty that officially ended the American Revolutionary War and established the United States as an independent and sovereign nation. It was negotiated and signed in Paris on September 3, 1783, by representatives of the United States, Great Britain, France, and Spain.
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It was negotiated and signed in Paris on September 3, 1783, by representatives of the United States, Great Britain, France, and Spain. The treaty recognized the United States as a nation with the Mississippi River as its western boundary and Florida as its southern boundary. It also granted the United States fishing rights off the coast of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. The treaty marked a significant turning point in global history as it established the United States as a major world power and laid the foundation for the development of modern international diplomacy. It is considered a vital document in the history of the United States and is credited with allowing the nation to establish itself as a new and independent country.