THE REVOLUTION THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING! The American Revolution Explained

[00:00:00]The United States almost never existed.

[00:00:03]And it all came down to one war. In the 1770s, the 13 colonies were controlled by Britain.

[00:00:10]Many colonists were furious about British taxes and laws they had no say in.

[00:00:14]In 1775, fighting broke out. The American Revolution had begun.

[00:00:19]Colonies chose George Washington to lead their army.

[00:00:30]Everything changed when France joined the war.

[00:00:32]French ships, soldiers, and money helped to turn America's fight for independence into victory. In 1783, Britain officially recognized American independence. [music] >> Quick quiz. Which country helped the colonies defeat Britain? A, Spain. B, France. Or C, Portugal. The answer is France.

[00:00:49]>> America's secret weapon against Britain wasn't an army. It was France.

[00:00:54]Their support helped change the course of history.

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