The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 to September 3, 1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the armed conflict that comprised the final eight years of the broader American Revolution. American Patriot forces, organized as the Continental Army and commanded by George Washington, defeated the British Army. The war ended in American and allied victory, marked by the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and Britain's recognition of American independence in the 1783 Treaty of Paris.
Facts
LocationEastern North America, North Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean and Europe 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
Participant
Franklin served as the American diplomat in France, securing the French alliance and aid that helped win the war, not as a combatant.
Washington commanded the Continental Army through the war.
Jefferson represented Virginia in the Continental Congress during the war and was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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1. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
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American Patriot forces organized as the Continental Army and, commanded by George Washington, defeated the British Army.
1. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
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April 19, 1775 - September 3, 1783
1. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
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American Patriot forces organized as the Continental Army and, commanded by George Washington, defeated the British Army.
Benjamin Franklin (Wikipedia)
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His efforts proved vital in securing French aid for the American Revolution.
Thomas Jefferson (Wikipedia)
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During the American Revolution, Jefferson represented Virginia in the Second Continental Congress.
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