American war of independence

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When was it?
1783
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Why did the colonist revolt?
The people who settled in North America valued personal freedom. They protested when the government imposed taxes on them without consulting the local government.
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Why did colonist leave Europe?
They had strong religious and political views
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When did the Americans met in congress?
1775
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Who was the leader?
George Washington
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What happened in 1776?
Congress issued declaration of independence
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Who supported the americans ?
Britians enemies such as France
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When was Battle of Yorktown?
1781
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What happened at Battle of Yorktown?
America won the war
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Why did America win the war?
Mistakes of British general Cornesllis (bristh army got stuck on peninsula and cut off supply lines)
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Why did the British lose?
Army not large enough to occupy territory in North America. Britian dealer with long supply lines back to mother country whilst America was surrounded with supplies. French supported the colonists. Colonist used guerrilla tactics to avoid open battle
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What did the thirteen colonies call themselves afterwards?
United States of America
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