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 | 1781 The states ratified Articles of Confederation following
settlements of Virginia’s western land claims. |
| 1783 A treaty of peace was signed with Great Britain.
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| 1783 On September 3rd, a preliminary agreement was
signed which not only guaranteed the independence of the United States but also
transferred all the territory east of the Mississippi River — except Florida (Spanish
territory) — to the new republic. |
| 1783 During fall, the last Redcoats (British soldiers) sailed from
New York City, ending 176 years of colonial rule. |
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