America 250 Moments
Treaty of Paris 1783
4/21/2026 | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
Why is the agreement that ended the American Revolution called the Treaty of Paris?
Why is the agreement that ended the American Revolution called the Treaty of Paris?
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Treaty of Paris 1783
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Why is the agreement that ended the American Revolution called the Treaty of Paris?
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The Treaty of Paris 1783 is the peace agreement between the American colonies and Great Britain, signed on September 3rd.
Among other negotiations, it recognized the US as a free, independent nation, very important, guaranteed a peaceful withdrawal of British troops, gave the US a huge amount of Northwestern land, which laid the groundwork for western expansion.
The treaty is named for the city where negotiations took place.
The three American representatives were founders John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay.
Once ratified, America became a new player among some of the oldest and most powerful countries in the world.
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