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This map illustrates the American War of Independence (1775 to 1783), during which thirteen North American colonies rebelled against British rule and ultimately secured their independence. Sparked by tensions over taxation and governance, the conflict evolved from a colonial uprising into a global war that reshaped the political landscape of the Atlantic world.
The war began with the battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775 and quickly escalated as the Continental Army, led by George Washington (1732 to 1799, commander-in-chief from 1775), engaged British forces across the colonies. Colonial grievances centered on issues such as taxation without representation and British interference in local affairs. In 1778, the war expanded internationally when France, followed by Spain and the Dutch Republic, allied with the revolutionaries against Britain. The decisive siege of Yorktown in 1781 forced a British surrender, and the Treaty of Paris signed in 1783 formally ended the war, recognizing the sovereignty of the United States of America.
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Netchev, S. (2023, July 17). Map of the American War of Independence, 1775 - 1783. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17652/map-of-the-american-war-of-independence-1775---178/
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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the American War of Independence, 1775 - 1783." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 17, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17652/map-of-the-american-war-of-independence-1775---178/.
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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the American War of Independence, 1775 - 1783." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Jul 2023, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17652/map-of-the-american-war-of-independence-1775---178/. Web. 24 Jul 2025.
