The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), or the American War of Independence, was the armed conflict between Great Britain and 13 of its North American colonies that resulted in the establishment of the United States. Core Causes
: Influenced by Enlightenment ideals, colonists championed liberty, equality, and self-governance. Timeline of Key Events
Harsh winter quarters where the army was drilled into a professional force. Siege of Yorktown
: French aristocrat who provided leadership and tactical aid to the Americans.
: The Intolerable Acts (1774) , designed to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party , led to the formation of the First Continental Congress .
: Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
: Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later the first U.S. President.
Adopted on July 4; formally broke ties with the British Crown. Battle of Saratoga
The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), or the American War of Independence, was the armed conflict between Great Britain and 13 of its North American colonies that resulted in the establishment of the United States. Core Causes
: Influenced by Enlightenment ideals, colonists championed liberty, equality, and self-governance. Timeline of Key Events
Harsh winter quarters where the army was drilled into a professional force. Siege of Yorktown american revolutionary war
: French aristocrat who provided leadership and tactical aid to the Americans.
: The Intolerable Acts (1774) , designed to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party , led to the formation of the First Continental Congress . Siege of Yorktown : French aristocrat who provided
: Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
: Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later the first U.S. President. : Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later
Adopted on July 4; formally broke ties with the British Crown. Battle of Saratoga