What document officially ended the American Revolutionary War?

The Treaty of Paris (1783) is the document that officially ended the American Revolutionary War. This treaty was negotiated between the United States and Great Britain and marked the formal conclusion of hostilities between the two. It recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation, setting the stage for the United States to emerge as a sovereign state.

The Treaty of Paris acknowledged the United States' claims to land westward, which provided critical territory for future expansion. The signing took place on September 3, 1783, firmly cementing the outcome of the war and the hardships faced by the colonies in their fight for independence.

In contrast, the Magna Carta was a historic English document from 1215 that primarily addressed the rights of English nobles and set a precedent for limiting the power of the monarchy, without direct connection to the American fight for independence. The Declaration of Independence, adopted in 1776, announced the colonies' intent to separate from Britain but did not conclude the war. The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, outlining the structure of government but were developed after the war had begun and concluded.