American Revolution (apr 19, 1775 – sep 1, 1783)
Description:
Debated by historians if this was a revolution or an evolution.
Wood: Social revolution
Zinn: rich white men maintaining social position
Fort Ticonderoga - Americans lost
Bunker (Breed's) Hill - Americans held their own ground
Saratoga - turning point
Consequence: Nationalism between the 13 colonies
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