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Library of Congress

Loc: Treaty of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress, this article presents detailed information about the 1783 Treaty of Paris and the end of the Revolutionary War. Contains many links to many different primary resources as well as details of the Treaty...
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Paris Peace Treaty 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
Content includes the full text of the Paris Peace Treaty 1783 which ended the United States War for Independence.
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US National Archives

Nara: American Originals: The Treaty of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
A photograph from the National Archives and Records Administration of part of the original Treaty of Paris with a brief narrative about the provisions of the Treaty.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Paris (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful interactive look at an original copy of the Treaty of Paris (1783). This treaty ended the Revolutionary War. Along with the original copy is a brief, informative paragraph. Also find links to larger images and downloadable...
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Paris (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive image of the Treaty of Paris of 1783. Allows for downloads of the document as well as seeing large, clear scanned in images of the documents. Click on the Tools for Educators to find a wealth of teaching resources.
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PBS

Africans in America: Revolution: The Book of Negroes 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the compiling of the Book of Negroes, a register of those whom the British promised freedom during the course of the Revolutionary War. Find out why this was a component of the Treaty of Paris of 1783. From PBS.
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British Library

British Library: The American Revolution: The Peace of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
The Peace of Paris Treaty was signed in 1783 between Britain, France, and America, ending the American Revolutionary War. It also established much of the border with Canada. This page gives a concise overview of the agreement and is part...
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University of Oklahoma

Univ. Of Oklahoma: The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 with Britain accepting the independence of the United States and ending The Revolutionary War.
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Yale University

Yale Law School: Avalon Project: British American Diplomacy: Paris Peace Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary documents related to the signing of the Peace of Paris Treaty in 1783 between Britain, France, and America. This treaty ended the American Revolutionary War.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
In July 1780 France's Louis XVI had sent to America an expeditionary force of 6,000 men under the Comte Jean de Rochambeau. In addition, the French fleet harassed British shipping and prevented reinforcement and resupply of British...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the final events of the American Revolutionary War leading to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, 1783 and American independence.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides this full text of the Treaty that ended the American Revolution. This is a great site for information on the subject.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Evaluating the Congress

For Students 5th - 8th
Although there were some glaring weaknesses for the central government under the Articles of Confederation, there were some stunning accomplishments. Read about the successes and think about how important they were for the future of the...
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US Department of State

Office of the Historian: Treaty of Paris, 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
The Treaty of Paris 1783 brought an end to the Revolutionary War. Included is a synopsis of the agreement. Check out the sketch by Benjamin West as it is a powerful symbol of the division between Great Britain and America during this time.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Treaty of Paris Is Ratified

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Continental Congress gathered to end the Revolutionary War, and solidify their independence from England with the Treaty of Paris. Briefly overviews the events, and presents a photo of the Maryland State Capital, where the delegates...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the siege of Yorktown and the inability of Cornwallis to be resupplied, resulting in his surrender of 8,000 British troops to General George Washington. The end of the Revolutionary War was finalized with the Treaty of Paris...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Treaty of Paris (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the Treaty of Paris of 1783. Contains links to different resources as well as details of the Treaty itself and how the Treaty affected the relations between Great Britain and the United States.
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Other

Early America: Paris Peace Treaty of 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Early America provides a brief introduction to the events and people surrounding The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783 including photos of the original document with a link to the text.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Treaty of Paris for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Treaty of Paris Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Treaty of Paris

For Students 4th - 8th
Kids learn about The Treaty of Paris; the final end to the American Revolutionary War.