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The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was a historic conflict between the Thirteen Colonies and Britain, leading to U.S. independence. Key events include the Boston Tea Party, the Declaration of Independence, and the Treaty of Paris. The war saw foreign alliances, strategic military advantages, and the participation of African Americans.

The Outbreak of the American Revolutionary War

The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, erupted from 1775 to 1783 as a result of growing tensions between the Thirteen American Colonies and the British Crown. The immediate catalyst was the Boston Tea Party in December 1773, a colonial protest against the Tea Act, which led to punitive measures by the British Parliament known as the Coercive Acts or the Intolerable Acts in 1774. These acts were intended to reassert British authority in Massachusetts. The colonial response included the convening of the First Continental Congress in September 1774, where delegates from twelve colonies gathered to organize collective action against British policies. Despite attempts at peaceful resolution, hostilities commenced with the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, signaling the start of the Revolutionary War.
Continental Army soldiers in line formation firing muskets, with an officer on a rearing horse and artillerymen by a cannon, amidst a Revolutionary War battle scene.

The Path to Independence and Key Revolutionary Events

The American colonies' path to independence was marked by significant events and milestones. The Second Continental Congress convened in May 1775, and on July 2, 1776, it voted to declare independence from Britain. Two days later, on July 4, the Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, a document principally authored by Thomas Jefferson, with contributions from John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston. This declaration justified the colonies' break from Britain by listing grievances against King George III and asserting the colonies' right to self-governance. The Revolutionary War featured pivotal moments such as the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777, which convinced France to ally with the revolutionaries, and the winter encampment at Valley Forge in 1777-78, where the Continental Army underwent crucial training and reorganization. The Siege of Yorktown in October 1781, resulting in the surrender of British General Lord Cornwallis, effectively ended major military operations and led to peace negotiations.

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The ______ ______ ______, also referred to as the American War of Independence, began in 1775 and concluded in 1783.

American Revolutionary War

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The initial battles of ______ and ______ on April 19, 1775, marked the outbreak of hostilities in the Revolutionary War.

Lexington

Concord

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Second Continental Congress Start Date

May 1775 - Second Continental Congress convened.

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