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American History: The American Revolution
If I would have to choose only one of the lessons which I have studied throughout the duration of this course, which one do believe to be the most important to teach someone else about the American History, that would be The American Revolution. The American Revolution is one of the most important events from 1775-83 and known as the American Revolutionary War and the U.S. War of Independence. There are many reasons to say The American Revolution as the important historical events of the United States. This is the events in which America got their independence from British after the French assistance helped the Continental Army which forced British to surrender in 1781. This historical event taught us to never give up on our beliefs. During

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