The American Revolution

1775 - 1782

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• Summary

It started in 1775 and lasted through 1782.

Historians do not know exactly what started the war. Historians have a theory that it was a build up of events that triggered the war.

Why the war happened is because America wanted independence from England.

During this war there was no president. George Washington was made the first president after the war.

Most Americans were farmers, merchants or business men.

• Major Battles

• Lexington and Concord

• Ticonderoga

• Bunker Hill

• Battles of New York

• Vancouver Bay