9. What was the American Revolution?

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9. What was the American Revolution? start learning		The American Revolution was a political and military conflict that took place between 1775 and 1783 between the American colonies and Great Britain
9. What was the American Revolution? start learning		Its main cause was growing dissatisfaction with British rule, especially taxation without representation and limited political autonomy.
9. What was the American Revolution? start learning		Colonists opposed British economic policies, such as the Stamp Act and the Tea Act, which they considered unfair.
9. What was the American Revolution? start learning		Enlightenment ideas about liberty, natural rights, and self-government strongly influenced revolutionary thinking.
9. What was the American Revolution? start learning		The conflict began with armed clashes at Lexington and Concord in 1775.
9. What was the American Revolution? start learning		In 1776, the colonies issued the Declaration of Independence, written mainly by Thomas Jefferson, which formally announced their separation from Britain.
9. What was the American Revolution? start learning		The war ended with the defeat of British forces and the Treaty of Paris in 1783. As a result, the United States of America was established as an independent nation.
9. What was the American Revolution? start learning		The revolution had a significant impact on political thought worldwide and inspired later democratic movements.
9. What was the American Revolution? start learning		It marked the beginning of a new political system based on republicanism and constitutional government.

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