Lesson 4: Course of the War

How did the Americans secure their independence from Britain?

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"The American Revolution" sections V and VI

How did the United States win the war?
In what ways did the Revolutionary War disrupt life for the people living in North America?

The War

The Americans had the home field advantage which meant they new the geography and didn't need to occupy the area. It was already theirs. They also had a greater reason to fight than the British and received help from the French to secure victory.

04 Course of the War

Skills Packet

Use the primary sources below to complete the comparison in your skills packet.

Loyalists and Patriots

Primary Sources

America Fights a Global War

The War Beyond the Colonies

America Fights a Global War - APUSH

Skills Packet

Smallpox Inoculation and the Revolutionary War.pdf

Events Leading to the War for Independence

Culper Spy Ring.pdf