Commences peace negotiations
Great Britain · Warfare / American War of Independence. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Commences peace negotiations
The Treaty of Paris is signed by Britain & the US, formally ending the war. Britain signs a Peace Pact with France & Spain at Versailles, ceding Florida to Spain
The Treaty of Paris recognizes the independence of the 13 American colonies. The Treaty of Paris cedes Florida to Spain. France regains St Lucia, Tobago & the East Indies. Britain regains the West Indies
The US Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris
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