jan 1, 1783 - Treaty of Paris

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[1783]

Cause: Battle of Yorktown

1. U.S. Independence
2. Territorial Gains
3. Loyalist Protections & Debts
- still treated loyalists fairly
4. British WIthdrawl from American Territory

Why did Britain lose the war?
- communication over sea was problematic
- loyalists didn't provide expected support
- no single capital of U.S., leadership could be interchanged / U.S. was divided
- U.S. had too much land, hard to control

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