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Explain the significance of the event to the overall American Revolution. Why was it important?

Apr 15, 1775

Treaty of Paris 1783 and the American Revolution
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The Treaty of Paris of 1783 officially ended the American Revolution, formally recognizing the United States as an independent nation and setting its territorial boundaries, which extended west to the Mississippi River.

Treaty of Paris

Sep 3, 1783

The Treaty of Paris refers to multiple historical agreements, but most commonly refers to the 1783 treaty that ended the American Revolution, in which Great Britain formally recognized the independence of the United States and ceded territory to the new nation.

Explain the event in detail. What happened? Who was involved? What was the outcome?

Sep 3, 1783

Treaty of Paris – Benjamin Franklin Historical SocietyThe Treaty of Paris of 1783 was the formal agreement that officially ended the American Revolution between Great Britain and the newly formed United States, recognizing U.S. independence and establishing its borders.

Date(s) of importance to the event. When did it occur?

Dec 10, 1898

Ended the Spanish-American War. Spain ceded control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the United States and sold the Philippines for $20 million.