1. The Treaty of Paris
1783

2. The End of The Revolution
The Battle of Yorktown did not end the American Revolution.
The Treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolution.
A treaty is a written agreement between countries.

3. The Treaty of Paris part II
It took almost two years to finish!
The terms works in favor of the new nation.
It was finally signed on September 3, 1783.

4. Working on an agreement
Work on the Treaty of Paris began in April 1782.
Richard Oswald represented the British at the meeting.
Benjamin Franklin represented the United States.
Each man presented the terms of their country for the agreement

5. Britain agreed that… The U.S. was free and independent.
The new boundaries were now: the Mississippi River, the southern border of Canada and the northern border of Spanish Florida.
Americans could finish in the waters of Canada(which belong to the British)
Debts would be paid back.
If slaves were captured, they would be returned.
*** Spain got Florida back.

6. Two Treaties…Same Name…Different Years
Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years’ War
Treaty of Paris-1783-ended the Revolutionary Way.