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US Congress ratifies Treaty of Paris, ending the Revolutionary War

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The US Congress of the Confederation ratified the Treaty of Paris on 14 January 1784, officially ending the Revolutionary War and securing peace with Great Britain

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Publisted at 8:36 AM, Tue Jan 14th, 2025

On 14 January 1784, the United States Congress of the Confederation formally ratified the Treaty of Paris, which had been signed on 3 September 1783.

This significant act officially marked the end of the Revolutionary War, securing independence for the thirteen American colonies from British rule.

The ratification was a crucial step in finalising peace between the United States and Great Britain, as the treaty outlined boundaries and conditions for post-war relations.

Following this ratification, the treaty was forwarded to Great Britain for their recognition and adherence.

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