The peace that began in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris marked the end of the American Revolutionary War and resulted in the recognition of the United States as an independent nation. However, for the Native American Indians, the peace did not bring much relief. The new American government did not recognize the sovereignty of Native American tribes and instead viewed them as obstacles to westward expansion. The Treaty of Paris did not include any provisions for Native American rights or land, and as a result, the United States began to expand its territory westward into Native American lands. This led to a series of conflicts, including the Northwest Indian War and the Indian Wars of the 19th century, as the United States sought to remove Native Americans from their ancestral lands and force them onto reservations. In short, the peace that began in 1783 did not bring any real peace or security to the Native American Indians, but instead marked the beginning of a long period of conflict and displacement.