Treaty of Paris
Definition
The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as an independent nation.
Analogy
Think of the Treaty of Paris like a graduation ceremony. Just as a student is recognized for their achievements and steps into a new phase at graduation, this treaty marked America's 'graduation' from being British colonies to becoming an independent nation.
Related terms
American Revolution: A war fought from 1775-1783 and won by 13 American colonies to achieve independence from Britain.
George Washington: He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later became the first President of United States.
Benjamin Franklin: One of Founding Fathers of United States who played a key role in drafting both U.S. Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution; he also negotiated French support for colonists during American Revolution.
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During which year was the Treaty of Paris signed, ending the Seven Years' War?
In which year were six countries—Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, & Netherlands—signed Treaty of Paris creating European Coal & Steel Community (ECSC)?
What was one of the major outcomes of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?
Which conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris and resulted in Britain's dominance as a world power?
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