The historical document that ended the American Revolutionary War was the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783. Negotiated by American diplomats Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams, this treaty recognized the sovereignty of the United States and established its borders. It marked the formal conclusion of hostilities between Great Britain and its former colonies, allowing the United States to gain independence. The Treaty of Paris also addressed issues such as fishing rights and property restoration while laying the foundation for future diplomatic relations between the two nations.