The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783 to formally end the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States. The treaty recognized American independence and established boundaries for the new nation, giving the United States significant territory. Negotiated by key figures like Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams, the treaty marked a pivotal moment in history, signaling the end of colonial rule and paving the way for the emergence of the United States as a sovereign state. It also had lasting implications for international relations and colonialism in the years that followed.