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American Revolution: Independence Achieved

The American Revolution (1775-1783) was a colonial uprising that led to the independence of the thirteen American colonies from British rule, fueled by grievances over taxation without representation. Key events included the Battles of Lexington and Concord, support from France after the American victory at Saratoga, and the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781. The war concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, establishing American independence and inspiring democratic movements globally.

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American Revolution: Independence Achieved

The American Revolution (1775-1783) was a colonial uprising that led to the independence of the thirteen American colonies from British rule, fueled by grievances over taxation without representation. Key events included the Battles of Lexington and Concord, support from France after the American victory at Saratoga, and the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781. The war concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, establishing American independence and inspiring democratic movements globally.

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The American Revolution (1775-1783)

The American Revolution was a colonial uprising that resulted in the


independence of the thirteen American colonies from British rule. Tensions
between Britain and its colonies had been building for years, particularly over
issues such as the imposition of taxes (e.g., the Stamp Act and the Townshend
Acts) without colonial representation in the British Parliament. The colonies felt
that their rights as Englishmen were being violated, and the rallying cry of "no
taxation without representation" became central to their resistance.

In 1775, open conflict broke out with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Over
the course of the war, the American Continental Army, led by General George
Washington, fought a series of campaigns against the better-equipped British
forces. Despite significant setbacks, the Americans received crucial support from
France, which provided military and financial aid after the American victory at the
Battle of Saratoga in 1777. The war continued for eight years, with battles fought
across North America, and eventually, in 1781, the British Army under General
Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown. The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783,
officially recognizing American independence. The Revolution inspired democratic
movements worldwide and laid the foundation for the U.S. Constitution and Bill of
Rights, shaping the development of modern democracy.

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