The American Revolution: War and Independence
Study the key events, figures, and military strategies of the American Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence.
Key Questions
- Assess the strategic significance of key battles like Saratoga and Yorktown.
- Analyze how the Declaration of Independence articulated Enlightenment principles.
- Evaluate the role of foreign intervention in the American victory.
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