aug 6, 1783 - Treaty of Paris

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- Tories became unpopular due to losses of the war
- Whigs became the leaders of the Parliament who sought to end the war
- Britain would recognize American Independence
- The Mississippi River would be the western boundary of that nation
- Americans would have fishing rights off the coast of Canada
- Americans would pay debts owed to British merchants and honor loyalist claims for property confiscated during the war

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