The treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War is the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783. This treaty officially recognized the independence of the thirteen American colonies from British rule. Negotiated by American diplomats Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, it established the boundaries of the new nation, granted fishing rights to Americans in Newfoundland, and resolved various other territorial issues. The treaty marked a significant moment in history as it acknowledged the United States as an independent nation, setting the stage for the development of a new government and the expansion westward.