Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. It took place in Virginia from September 28 to October 19, 1781. The American and French armies, led by General George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau, respectively, laid siege to the British army, led by General Charles Cornwallis. The British were outnumbered and outmaneuvered, and they eventually surrendered.
The Battle of Yorktown was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War. It convinced many in Britain that the war was unwinnable, and it led to the opening of peace negotiations.
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783. It officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as a sovereign nation. The treaty set the boundaries of the United States as they are today, and it granted the United States fishing rights off the coast of Canada.
The Treaty of Paris was a major diplomatic achievement for the United States. It secured the country's independence and gave it a strong negotiating position in future international relations.