The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, formally recognized the United States as an independent nation. This treaty concluded the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the thirteen American colonies. The negotiations were led by key figures such as Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams. Not only did the treaty grant the colonies independence, but it also outlined the boundaries of the new nation, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. The Treaty of Paris established the U.S. as a sovereign entity in the eyes of the international community and marked a significant moment in world history.