sep 3, 1783 - Treaty of Paris

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The Treaty of Paris of 1783 formally ended the American Revolutionary War.
It required these terms:
-Great Britain finally gave formal recognition to its former colonies as a new and independent nation: the United States of America.
-Defined the U.S. border, with Great Britain granting the Northwest Territory to the United States.
-Secured fishing rights to the Grand Banks and other waters off the British-Canadian coastline for American boats.
-Opened up the Mississippi River to navigation by citizens of both the United States and Great Britain.
-Resolved issues with American debts owed to British creditors.
-Provided for fair treatment of American citizens who had remained loyal to Great Britain during the war.

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