American Revolutionary War May 2026
: High-ranking American general who famously defected to the British in 1780. Global Legacy
: The British Parliament imposed taxes like the Stamp Act (1765) and Tea Act (1773) to repay debts from the French and Indian War. american revolutionary war
: French aristocrat who provided leadership and tactical aid to the Americans. : High-ranking American general who famously defected to
Formally ended the war and recognized American independence. Key Figures american revolutionary war
: Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later the first U.S. President.
Major American victory; convinced to openly join the war. 1777-78 Valley Forge