Summary of The American Revolution - OverSimplified (Part 2)

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The American Revolution was a conflict fought by the American colonists against the British Empire. The main focus of the war was on defeating the British in North America, but the war also involved battles in Europe and Africa. In 1783, the British and the Americans reached a peace treaty that recognized U.S. independence and ceded territory up to the Mississippi River to the United States.

• 00:00:00 In this video, George Washington is fired from his position as Commander-in-Chief of the American Army, but is eventually successful in recapturing Philadelphia from the British. John Paul Jones is a pirate who captures and raids ships throughout the war, and is eventually successful in returning to France with a captured British ship.
• 00:05:00 The American Revolution was a conflict fought by the colonists of the Thirteen Colonies against the British Empire. The main focus of the war was on defeating the British in North America, but the war also involved battles in Europe and Africa. In 1780, the British shifted their strategy to the south, and a series of defeats led to the colonists gaining independence. The most significant event of the year was the victory at the Battle of Cowpens, which resulted in the British retreating from North America.
• 00:10:00 The American Revolution was a long, bloody battle between the British and American colonies. The British were eventually able to defeat the Americans, but the war was not worth it and it needed to end. The British still held New York, Charleston, and Savannah, but fighting between the two sides mostly ceased as peace negotiations opened up in Paris. The resulting treaty in 1783 saw Great Britain remove its troops from American soil, recognize U.S. independence, and cede territory up to the Mississippi River. Washington retired to his home in Mount Vernon, wishing his men farewell by saying "I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable." He could have made the presidency anything he wanted, but his careful and cautious actions helped set the precedent of an office that is powerful in its limitations, decisive through its diplomacy, and respected in its humility.