HIST101 Lecture Notes - Thirteen Colonies, Continental Army
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Causes: the american revolutionary war was fought between great britain and the thirteen british colonies in north america from 1775 to 1783. The main causes of the war were disputes over taxes and representation, as well as tensions between the colonies and the british government: major events: the war was marked by several key events, including the battles of. Lexington and concord in 1775, the declaration of independence in 1776, the. Battle of saratoga in 1777, and the siege of yorktown in 1781. These events helped shape the course of the war and ultimately led to the defeat of the british: key gures: george washington, who led the continental army and became the. However, the colonists were able to use guerrilla tactics and other unconventional strategies to gain the upper hand. They also received crucial support from the french, who provided troops and naval support.
