treaty of paris & major articles

treaty of paris

the treaty that ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation

article I

Britain acknowledges that the colonies are sovereign, independent states

article II

Britain cedes land east of the MS River

article III

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fishing rights

article IV

Debts must be paid off to creditors on either side

article V

Congress will earnestly recommend to states to recognize rightful owners of confiscated land

article VI

U.S. will prevent future confiscation of Loyalist property