apr 1, 1775 - American Revolution

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The American revolution broke out during April of 1775 after many years of excessive taxing and mistreatment of the colonists by the British. The American people decided to fight for their independence from the tyrannical control of England. The first battle was in April, the Lexington and Concord Battle. From there many years of fighting occurred and during that time France offered to help the colonies one the condition that they must prove they can fight and that they will never go back to England. The states did this quickly therefore getting France's aid in the war. After the Peace of Paris the United States had won their independence and were globally recognized as a country and they received political clout for beating the global superpower of Britain. This win also led to much international trade between the US and the world.

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