sep 3, 1783 - September 3rd, 1783 - Treaty of Paris
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Description: The Treaty of Paris was signed by King George III and the representatives of the United States to officially end the Revolutionary war. The boundaries of the new country were established and Britain was also obligated to recognize the U.S. as an independent nation.
Causes: The American army had won the war by causing the Redcoats to surrender at the Battle of Yorktown.
Historical Impact: The United States had gained a major amount of territory in the North American continent and Britain was forced to acknowledge the Americans’ independence from the ruling of King George III.
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