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2 days ago · The Spaniards capitulated, and on December 10, 1898, the U.S. and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris, formally ending the Spanish–American War. In Article III, Spain ceded the Philippine archipelago to the United States, as follows: "Spain cedes to the United States the archipelago known as the Philippine Islands, and comprehending the islands ...
3 days ago · The Seven Years' War (1756–1763) was a global conflict involving most of the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe and the Americas. One of the opposing alliances was led by Great Britain and Prussia. The other alliance was led by France, backed by Spain, Saxony, Sweden, and Russia. Related conflicts include the 1754 to 1763 ...
1 day ago · 1783 March, December: Jay Abramowitz: Treaty of Paris Newburgh Conspiracy George Washington's resignation as commander-in-chief: Benjamin West: April 2, 2003 ()
4 days ago · The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, marked the official end of the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay negotiated this treaty, which established the boundaries of the United States and marked the beginning of a new era of independence.
2 days ago · In the Treaty of Paris in 1783, Britain ceded all claims to Ohio Country to the new United States after its victory in the American Revolutionary War. [44] [45] Northwest Territory
5 days ago · During the Anglo-French War (1778–1783) the French captured the archipelago in 1783; however, it was later confirmed as a British colony with the Treaty of Paris (1783). After the American War of Independence (1775–1783), many Loyalists fled to British Caribbean colonies, also bringing with them African slaves.
5 days ago · Philippine-American War, war between the United States and Filipino revolutionaries from 1899 to 1902, an insurrection that may be seen as a continuation of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule. It began after the United States assumed sovereignty of the Philippines following the defeat of Spain in the Spanish-American War.
