The American Revolutionary War was a conflict fought between the Thirteen Colonies in North America and Great Britain from 1775 to 1783. The main cause of the war was the colonies’ desire to be free of British rule and to establish themselves as an independent nation. After eight years of fighting, the colonies were successful in gaining their independence.
On September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the war. The treaty recognized the United States as a free and independent nation and established its borders. However, the treaty still had to be ratified by the Congress of the United States, which was the governing body of the newly formed nation.
On January 14, 1784, Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris, making it official and legally binding. This day is now known as Ratification Day and is celebrated as a national holiday in the United States. The ratification of the treaty marked the end of the Revolutionary War and the beginning of a new era for the United States as a sovereign nation.
The American Revolutionary War was a significant event in history as it marked the first time that a colony had successfully gained independence from a European power. It also had far-reaching effects on the rest of the world, as it inspired other countries to seek independence and sparked a wave of revolutions throughout the world. Today, the United States is a global superpower and its independence and success can be traced back to the events of the Revolutionary War and the ratification of the Treaty of Paris.
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https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/continental-congress-ratifies-the-treaty-of-paris
