# Treaty of Paris recognizes United States independence (1783)

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Britain formally accepted the independence of the United States. Within the broader Georgian Britain period, parliamentary government, industrialization, imperial expansion, war with France and political reform turned Britain into a global commercial and military power. This event is placed at 1783 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The loss encouraged a reorientation of empire toward Asia, the Pacific and other colonies.

## Why it matters
The loss encouraged a reorientation of empire toward Asia, the Pacific and other colonies.

Ruler at the time: [George III](https://english-history.com/rulers/george-iii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Treaty of Paris recognizes United States independence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Treaty+of+Paris+recognizes+United+States+independence&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Treaty of Paris recognizes United States independence](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Treaty+of+Paris+recognizes+United+States+independence)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281700%E2%80%931799%29)
- [The National Archives — empire and industry resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)