The Treaty of Paris was signed on 1783 by three representatives of the United States (John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and John Jay) and David Hartley in representation of King Charles III, formally ending the American Revolution, and recognizing the independence of the 13 Colonies.
The key terms of the Treaty of Paris that ensured peace were established through 10 articles that benefited both countries, the main terms were:
- Acknowledge of the 13 Colonies as free, sovereign and independent states.
- Boundaries for the United States of America and the British North America were settled.
- All prisoners from both countries were to be released.
- Properties of the Loyalists were to be returned.
- Both countries would have access to the Mississippi River.
- Both countries had the right to fish on Grand Bank and other Banks of the New found land.
- Territories captured by either country would be restored without compensation.
- Ratification of the treaty was to occur in six months.
