The treaty that officially ended the American Revolution was the Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783. This treaty recognized American independence from Britain and established borders for the new nation. Negotiated by American diplomats Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, the Treaty of Paris marked the formal conclusion of a conflict that began with the colonial struggle against British taxation and governance. The treaty affirmed America's sovereignty and laid the foundation for its expansion and development as a nation, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape in North America.