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Great Britain and France fought against each other over control of the North American continent. Both sides were supported by many different Native American tribes. The American Indians fought to maintain control of their land and their cultural future. -
The British Parliament taxed the American colonies so they could raise money for Britain. They required all Americans to pay tax for all the papers they used for example, documents, newspaper, license and so much more. -
Great Britain required the colonists to house British soldiers and provide human needs like food and transportation. The colonists did not like this because their taxes would go up to pay for other soldiers. -
When the British started taking over the streets of Boston, the people of Boston got mad because the British were a reminder of control and arrogance. A fight then broke out when a British soldier fired first. This led to the Revolutionary War. -
As the British tried to keep control of their city, the Americans learned that they were planning to take over the hills of Boston so they could get a tactical advantage. When they learned this, the Americans went to the hills, waited and prepared for the battle. The British did however win the battle but they lost many soldiers. -
This was the start of the Revolutionary war. The British wanted to take away any weapons of the colonists so they couldn't fight back, they wanted to stop rebellion. But, the patriot colonists wanted to protect themselves and keep their guns. In the end, it was an American victory. -
Valley Forge was a camp during the winter where many men had to build their own huts to live in. George Washington's Continental army stayed there for about 6 months where they struggled to manage their supply crisis, retrained and reorganized their units. -
In 1781, George Washington and his army made the decision to strike the British because they were seeking a victory. The British were outnumbered and outfought so they surrendered. This led to negotiations for peace with the British and they soon signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783. -
After many years, the Americans got what they fought for, their Independence. The American colonies and Great Britain signed a treaty in 1783 which stated that the U.S. had its independence and was granted the U.S. significant western territory. It is now its own independent nation.