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The conduct of the war: American political leadership, the revolutionary armies and George Washington as military leader; the political and military failures of Britain’s war effort.
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The War of Independence, 1776–1783 (A-level only)
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The War of Independence, 1776–1783 (A-level only)
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The conduct of the war: American political leadership, the revolutionary armies and George Washington as military leader; the political and military failures of Britain’s war effort
- This point belongs to The War of Independence, 1776–1783 (A-level only), especially The War of Independence, 1776–1783 (A-level only).
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Quick student answer
Which event marked the official start of the American War of Independence?
Direct answer
The Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775 marked the official start of the American War of Independence.
Key terms
- Continental Army: The army formed by the Thirteen Colonies to fight against British rule during the American Revolutionary War.
- Treaty of Paris (1783): The agreement that officially ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing American independence and establishing borders.
Common trap
Confusing the start of the war with the Declaration of Independence: The war began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, while the Declaration was adopted in 1776.
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