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On This Day In American History – The Treaty of Paris Is Signed & The American Revolution Ends

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On September 3, 1783 diplomats from the United States and Great Britain signed “The Treaty of Paris” which formally ended the American Revolution. By agreeing to the terms of the treaty Great Britain acknowledged that its former 13 colonies were an independent nation. Additionally the terms of the treaty nearly doubled the size of the United States by setting new boundaries that ran from Florida north to the Great Lakes and from the Atlantic coast west to the Mississippi River.

Here’s a link to a History Channel article on the Treaty of Paris which offers more information on the signing of the treaty:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

And a link to a History Channel webpage with video clips that offers more information on the American Revolution as a whole:

http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution

And if you really want more in-depth information on the American Revolution here’s a link to a Library of Congress page on the American Revolution titled American Revolution 1763-1783. This page offers information on the events that lead to the American Revolution starting at the end of the Seven Years War (also known as the French & Indian War) in 1763 and moving forward to the end of the American Revolution in 1783. The American Revolution itself unfolded from 1776 to 1783 and the LOC page offers links to many articles about the Revolutionary War – here’s the link:

http://www.loc.gov/topics/content.php?subcat=5

And on a final FYI note, the History Channel made a really great video series on the American Revolution which is titled “The History Channel Presents The Revolution.” The library owns the set so if you’re interested in American history you can check it out the next time you’re in the library — or request it via StarCat.

Have a great day!

Linda R.

References

American Revolution. History. Online. Accessed September 3, 2013, http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution

American Revolution, 1763-1783. Library of Congress. Online. Accessed September 3, 2013, http://www.loc.gov/topics/content.php?subcat=5

This Day In History: September 3: The Treaty of Paris signed. History. Online. Accessed September 3, 2013, http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history