The treaty that formally recognized the independence of the United States was the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783. This treaty brought an official end to the American Revolutionary War, establishing the United States as a sovereign nation. Negotiated by representatives including Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams, the treaty outlined the terms for peace between the U.S. and Great Britain. It defined U.S. boundaries, granted fishing rights, and addressed issues concerning loyalists. The Treaty of Paris marked a turning point, allowing the United States to embark on its path as an independent country, influencing subsequent international relations.