Peace of Paris (1783)

September 3, 1783

Britain signed peace treaties with the United States, France, Spain and the Dutch Republic. Britain recognized American independence and returned some territories, ending the American Revolutionary War.

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September 3, 1783

Treaty of Paris (1783) Paris John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay

Key commanders

American 3

John Adams peace commissioner, American peace commissioner

Benjamin Franklin peace commissioner, American peace commissioner

John Jay signatory, peace commissioner

British 1

David Hartley signatory, signed for Great Britain