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The Siege of Yorktown marked a decisive turn in the American Revolutionary War, leading to the Treaty of Paris in 1783 which recognized U.S. independence. This text explores the diplomatic efforts post-Yorktown, the collapse of British conciliation, and the strategic negotiations that defined the new nation's future, including its territorial boundaries and international relations.
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The Siege of Yorktown culminated in the surrender of British General Lord Cornwallis, effectively ending major military operations in the colonies
The Siege of Yorktown was a defining event in the American Revolutionary War, marking a significant victory for American and French forces
The aftermath of Yorktown set the stage for complex peace negotiations that would shape the future of the United States' sovereignty and international relationships
The peace negotiations involved not only the Americans and the British, but also their allies, the French, Spanish, and Dutch
The American commitment to full independence led to the rejection of British Prime Minister Lord North's Conciliation Plan, which proposed a degree of colonial autonomy
The United States appointed commissioners, including Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams, to negotiate peace in Paris
The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, officially ended the American Revolutionary War
The treaty delineated the nation's borders, addressed the rights of British creditors and Loyalists, and established a framework for peaceful relations between the United States and Great Britain
The Treaty of Paris left several issues unresolved, including disputes over the northern boundary and the evacuation of British forces from forts in the Northwest Territory