Revolutionary War (apr 19, 1775 – sep 3, 1783)

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Now let me start off by stating that the definitive start of the revolution is debated. I just chose the battle of Concord because that's where the actual fighting started. We did a source where two historians argued about whether it started at the battle of concord or all the way at the stamp act, but regardless, it doesn't matter. If you are asked a question on it, just pick a side and use evidence.

Most information previously provided. Important causes of the war:
Sugar, Stamp and currency acts caused early disapproval
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea party was the biggest act of rebellion at the time, causing the intolerable acts
Intolerable acts, put a lot of limits on the colonists and arguably resulted in the creation of the first continental congress
The battle of concord essentially started the war
Common sense provided a moral argument against for independence and garnered a lot of support throughout the colones
The declaration of independence sought freedom

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