Why did the American Revolution happen?

2. Who were some of the important figures in the American Revolution?

3. What were the lasting effects of the American Revolution?

Thesis Statement: The American Revolution was a turning point in American history because it established the United States as an independent nation, created a new form of government, and inspired other countries to fight for their own independence.

Sources:

1. primary source- The Declaration of Independence

2. secondary source- The American Revolution by Gordon Wood

3. tertiary source- The American Revolution: A History in Documents by Ray Raphael