treaty of paris

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The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, formally ended the American Revolutionary War and established the United States as a free and independent nation. It defined the boundaries of the new nation, granted the US fishing rights off the Canadian coast, and stipulated the treatment of loyalists. 

Key aspects of the Treaty of Paris (1783):

• Recognition of Independence:

  Great Britain formally recognized the United States of America as a sovereign and independent nation. 
• Territorial Boundaries:

  The treaty defined the boundaries of the United States, including the land east of the Mississippi River, north of Florida, and south of Canada. 
Fishing Rights:
The United States gained fishing rights in the waters off the coasts of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. 
Loyalist Property:
The treaty included provisions for the treatment of American loyalists, with Congress recommending that states restore confiscated property to those who had remained loyal to the British crown. 
Navigation of the Mississippi:
The Mississippi River was to be open to navigation by citizens of both the United States and Great Britain. 
Signatories:
The treaty was signed by representatives of the United States (Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay) and Great Britain (David Hartley). 
Date:
While the preliminary articles were signed on November 30, 1782, the definitive treaty was signed on September 3, 1783, according to History.com. 
Ratification:
The treaty was ratified by the Continental Congress on January 14, 1784