The American Revolution was a war between the 13 American colonies and Great Britain from 1775-1783 that resulted in American independence. The war was caused by high taxes imposed on the colonies, lack of colonial representation in Parliament, and restrictions on westward expansion. Key events included the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and Intolerable Acts, leading the colonies to formally declare independence in 1776. With support from France and Spain, and victories like the Battle of Trenton, the colonists were eventually able to defeat the British forces, leading to recognition of the United States as an independent nation in the 1783 Treaty of Paris.

1. The American Revolution
(1775-1783)

2. The American Revolution
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The revolutionary war in
America is also known as
the American revolution. It
was fought between great
Britain and the thirteen
colonies. The result was the
formation of a new nation-
the United States of
America.

3. Causes that led to War
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High Taxes
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No representation in
Parliament
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Forbidden to settle west

4. Events that led to War
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Boston Massacre 1770
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Boston Tea Party 1773
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Intolerable Acts 1774
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Quartering of British
Soldiers

5. Boston Tea Party

6. “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”
speech by Patrick Henry
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Convinced Virginia to enter
the War
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Took place in St. John’s
church in Richmond Virginia.

7. First Battle: Lexington and Concord
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Britain attempts to steal
American guns and
ammunition.
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American Victory
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Drove British back to Boston
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George Washington is
elected General of the
Patriot Army.

8. Continental Congress and Declaration of
Independence. 1776
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Continental Congress voted on
Independence on July 2nd.
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Issued the Declaration of
Independence on July 4th.
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Thomas Jefferson wrote the
Declaration of Independence
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Americans celebrate
Independence day on July 4th
every year

9. Washington Crossing the Delaware.
Battle of Trenton.

10. France and Spain enter the War.
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France and Spain
support the Americans
in their fight for
Independence.
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Wanted to weaken the
British Empire.
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France supplied Army
and Navy.
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Spain supplied money
and military supplies.

11. 1781 Siege at Yorktown

12. 1783 Treaty of Paris
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Recognizes the United States as
it’s own nation.
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Spain acquired the Florida
colonies.

13. Reasons the Americans won the war
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Size of the colonies
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Americans used guerilla tactics
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Help of Spain and France
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American spirit