American Revolution-Battles and End of War
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American Revolution-Battles and End of War
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Lexington and Concord
The British knew a war was coming and wanted to take weapons away from the colonist. When they went to take them, fighting began. This was "the shot heard round the world."
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Saratoga
This battle was the turning point for the American Revolution. This battle convinced the French to help the colonists.
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Valley Forge
Valley Forge was not a battle, but it was very important to the American Revolution. The soldiers were trapped over the winter. This gave them time to train to become better soldiers.
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Yorktown
This was the last battle of the American Revolution. The colonists blocked Cornwallis (British commander) from getting supplies. They surrendered.
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Treaty of Paris 1783
The treaty ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the American colonies.
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Terms of the Treaty of Paris 1783
There would be no more fighting.
America won its independence from Britain.
Britain would peacefully withdraw its soldiers from American soil.
Spain would get Florida.
America would get Western territory.
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(Turning point is a big change in a situation)
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After the War
American colonists could now form their own government and make their own laws.
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After the War
Becoming independent allowed them to have more friendly economic trade with Britain.
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After the War
The American Revolution inspired future Revolutions like in France and Latin America.
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After the War
The Western territories were now open to invasion and settlement.
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