Major Battles of the American Revolution

The American Revolution began on April 19, 1775, when British soldiers and American patriots clashed at Lexington, Massachusetts, and at nearby Concord. The war lasted eight years. It ended on September 3, 1783, when Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, which gave independence to the United States. The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought in June of 1775. In the Battle of Bunker Hill the patriots were successful in holding their ground, Redcoats sent three attack waves, the first to …

…bigger impact than it did. That battle could have ended the war. “ The French victory in the American Revolution ultimately led to the death of the French monarchy.” This refers to how the French victory in the American Revolution was a very costly victory. The French involvement in the war had put a great strain on their economic situation. Because of this economic situation the French Revolution occurred which would eventually end monarchy in France.