American Revolution (apr 19, 1775 – sep 3, 1783)
Description:
Resulted in British Defeat at Yorktown and a loss of a major colonyAmerica had gained assistance from France
ST:
First independent colony in Europe
Ideas of equality and independence spread elsewhere, such as the French Revolution &Britian
Britain focused on other colonies such as India and Australia and increased trade with Asia
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Date:
apr 19, 1775
sep 3, 1783
~ 8 years and 4 months