University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Paris Peace Treaty 1783
Content includes the full text of the Paris Peace Treaty 1783 which ended the United States War for Independence.
British Library
British Library: The American Revolution: The Peace of Paris
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...
Yale University
Yale Law School: Avalon Project: British American Diplomacy: Paris Peace Treaty
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Treaty of Paris for Kids
History Questions: Treaty of Paris Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Treaty of Paris
Kids learn about The Treaty of Paris; the final end to the American Revolutionary War.
OpenStax
Open Stax: War in the South
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...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence
Brief overview of the final events of the American Revolutionary War leading to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, 1783 and American independence.
The History Place
The History Place: The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783
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.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The American Revolution 1778 1783
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.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Winning the American Revolution
An unconventional, myth-busting history of the American Revolution from the Declaration of Independence to victory and the Treaty of Paris, 1783.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy, 1783
[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,...
Other
Early America: Paris Peace Treaty of 1783
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.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: A Map of the u.s. Of North America (1783)
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
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.
University of Oregon
Mapping History Project : European Possessions Bordering the u.s.: 1783
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Policies and Problems of the Confederation Government
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...
Curated OER
Etc: Early Territory of the United States, 1783 1863
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...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence
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...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Evaluating the Congress
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...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northeast Boundary, 1783 1842
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.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North American Colonies, 1783
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...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early Trade With China: Early American Trade Routes to China [Pdf]
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...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: The Nation Expands
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.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Images of the American Revolution
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...