FAQ About The American Revolution
When did the American Revolution start?
The American Revolution started on April 19th, 1775, with the exchange of gunfire at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts.
How long was the Revolutionary war?
The war lasted for a little over seven years, right after the British forces were removed from Charleston, and Savannah in the late 1782.
Who won the Revolution?
The Americans defeated the British when General Cornwallis was surrounded and forced to surrender the British position at Yorktown Virginia
What countries supported American in the Revolutionary war?
France, Spain, and Holland (Netherland) actively supported America in the Revolutionary war.
When did the American Revolution war end?
The Revolutionary war officially ended on the 3rd of September 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
Why is the American Revolution important?
The American Revolution secured the independence of the United States from the dominion of Great Britain and separated it from the British Empire.Also the American Revolution established a republic, with a government dedicated to the interests of ordinary people rather than the interests of kings and aristocrats. Lastly the revolution created American national identity, a sense of community based on shared history and culture, mutual experience, and belief in a common destiny.
