April 19, 1775 - September 3, 1783
First American War
Cause(s):
The United States of America was originally a Colony of Great Britian, where Britian practiced salutary neglect (let the colonies run themselves)
Britian was in debt following the 7 Years War, and started to tax the colonies
Colonists didn't have a say in the taxes, and thus started to revolt, and eventually started the Revolutionary War
Battle of Saratoga (September 19, 1777):
The 250th anniversary of the battle of Saratoga is approaching (2027)
The battle was the turning point of the Revolutionary War, as it persuaded the French, Spanish and Dutch to join the patriot's cause
Americans won the battle of Saratoga
90 American patriots were killed
End:
Battle of Yorktown was the end of the American Revolution
On September 3, 1783, Great Britain formally recognized the independence of the United States in the Treaty of Paris