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Primary
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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Handout
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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Primary
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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Website
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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Website
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.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: War in the South

For Students 11th - 12th
By reading this section of a chapter on "America's War for Independence," students will be able to outline the British southern strategy and its results, describe key American victories in the war, and also identify the main terms of the...
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Website
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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Primary
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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eBook
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The American Revolution 1778 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of ongoing events of the Revolutionary War from 1778 to the war ending with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Includes a brief discussion on diplomacy, government and women of the Revolution.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Winning the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An unconventional, myth-busting history of the American Revolution from the Declaration of Independence to victory and the Treaty of Paris, 1783.
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Website
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy, 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Discover how General George Washington handled the Newburgh Conspiracy which threatened his authority and civil authority just before the provisions of the Treaty of Paris, ending the Revolutionary War,...
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Primary
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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Graphic
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: A Map of the u.s. Of North America (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
A large detailed map of newly formed United States upon the agreement on the Treaty of Paris of 1783, showing the agreed boundaries between the British and new United States lands.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the American Revolutionary War looks at its causes, the phases of the war, naval warfare, the involvement of other countries, the Treaty of Paris, the different groups of combatants, and the impact of the war.
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Graphic
University of Oregon

Mapping History Project : European Possessions Bordering the u.s.: 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a simple, but clear map showing the land claimed by Spain and Britain after the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Notice the disputed land claims along the border of what is now the United States.
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Policies and Problems of the Confederation Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This teacher resource includes imagesand historical documents, alllowing readers to trace the creation of our government from the Continental Congress through the Articles of Confederation. An overview helps to clarify the policies and...
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Curated OER

Etc: Early Territory of the United States, 1783 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the early United States west of the Mississippi River, showing the original territory after the Treaty of Paris 1783, the territory northwest of the Ohio River, the territory south of the Ohio River, the Mississippi Territory...
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Handout
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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Website
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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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northeast Boundary, 1783 1842

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the disputed territory of northern Maine showing the extent of the American and British claims after the Treaty of Paris in 1783, and the boundary established by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North American Colonies, 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern North America in 1783 at the end of the American Revolutionary War, showing the territory of the newly formed United States as proposed by the Treaty of Paris, the Canadian border extending to the Ohio River proposed by...
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Primary
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early Trade With China: Early American Trade Routes to China [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Once the colonies gained their independence, American ships began to search the oceansfor markets to replace the British colonial markets from which they were now excluded (theWest Indies) or in which they were subjected to heavy tax...
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: The Nation Expands

For Students 9th - 10th
After examining a map showing the expansion of the United States, click to read about each addition to the country and see where that addition is. Play Expansion Concentration to test your skills.
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Images of the American Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration provides a lesson plan on the American Revolution. Content includes excellent historical background, as well as several primary source documents, pictures, and engravings detailing various...