American Reviolution in 9 Minutes

The video covers the exploration and colonization of North America, leading to tensions between the American colonies and Britain. It details the events that escalated into the American Revolutionary War, including the Boston Tea Party and the battles of Lexington and Concord. The Declaration of Independence marked a turning point, with key battles like Saratoga and alliances with France and Spain shifting the war in favor of the Americans. The Southern campaigns culminated in the British defeat at Yorktown. Post-war, the United States formed its Constitution and elected George Washington as its first president, setting the stage for its future growth.

What led to the surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown?

Explain the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

What were the long-term effects of the American Revolution on the United States?