The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, recognized the independence of the United States from Great Britain. This treaty ended the American Revolutionary War and marked a significant turning point in history as it established the United States as a sovereign nation. Negotiated by American representatives Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, the treaty stipulated the boundaries of the new nation and addressed various issues, including trade and the rights of loyalists. The treaty symbolized the triumph of the American colonies against British imperial rule and laid the foundation for the growth of democracy and independence in the years to come.