Treaty with United Kingdom Preliminary Articles of Peace
11/30/1782
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Peace was desired by all parties as the Revolutionary War waged on. However the decisive battle at Yorktown on October 19, 1781 was a turning point and peace negotiations became formalized. Once Great Britain agreed to acknowledge the United States as free, sovereign, and an independent state, sensitive issues on boundaries, fishing rights, and compensation still needed resolution. Neither side got all that it wanted, and the language was at times purposely vague. However, on November 30, 1782, a preliminary treaty of peace was reached.
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National Archives Identifier: 2524349
Full Citation: Treaty with United Kingdom Preliminary Articles of Peace; 11/30/1782; General Records of the United States Government, Record Group 11. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/treaty-with-united-kingdom-preliminary-articles-of-peace, March 28, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
