American Revolutionary War - Timelines and Maps - Animated US History
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The American Revolutionary War began in 1775 due to tensions over British taxation policies, leading to the formation of the Continental Army under General George Washington and eventual French support after the Battle of Saratoga, culminating in the defeat of British forces at Yorktown in 1781 and the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
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- The American Revolutionary War was fueled by escalating tensions between the British crown and its colonies due to oppressive measures like the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townsend Acts, and Tea Act, culminating in the rallying cry of "no taxation without representation."
- The pivotal Battle of Saratoga in 1777 marked a turning point in the war, prompting France to openly support America, leading to treaties of alliance in 1778 and ultimately resulting in the surrender of British forces at Yorktown in 1781, concluding with the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
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When did the American Revolutionary War begin?
April 19, 1775
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