On January 14, 1784, the Confederation Congress received formal ratification of the Treaty of Paris (1783), ending the American Revolutionary War. The ratified treaty confirmed Britain’s recognition of U.S. independence and set boundaries for the new nation. It also established procedures for the restoration of Loyalist property and debt repayment. The formal conclusion of the war enabled the new United States to shift from conflict to governance and expansion. This diplomatic closure was essential for the young republic’s stability and international legitimacy.
