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January 1
Loyalists in America, fearing confiscation and reprisals, begin to leave for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. -
February 27
The House of Commons votes against waging further war in America; the English Crown is empowered to seek peace negotiations. In March, Lord North resigns as prime minister and is replaced by Lord Rockingham, who seeks immediate negotiations with America. -
April 19
The Netherlands recognizes the independence of the United States. -
August 27
A skirmish in South Carolina is the last wartime engagement on the eastern seaboard. -
November 30
A preliminary peace treaty is signed in Paris.
