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Final major battle; French and American forces trapped British General Cornwallis. Treaty of Paris
The revolution was the first successful colonial war for independence in modern history. It established a democratic republic based on a written and Bill of Rights , inspiring similar movements worldwide, such as the French Revolution. Expand map Revolutionary War - Timeline, Facts & Battles | HISTORY american revolutionary war
The conflict spanned eight years, moving from local skirmishes to an international war. Significance Lexington & Concord The "shot heard 'round the world"; first military clashes. 1776 Declaration of Independence Final major battle; French and American forces trapped
The war grew from more than a decade of tension over British attempts to assert greater control after years of "salutary neglect". Key drivers included: Expand map Revolutionary War - Timeline, Facts &
: Influenced by Enlightenment ideals, colonists championed liberty, equality, and self-governance. Timeline of Key Events
: High-ranking American general who famously defected to the British in 1780. Global Legacy
: Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.