why was the american revolution so important

Marquis De Lafayette

Sep 6, 1757

born on September 6,1757 of French Warriors.He earned fame with the name "Hero of Two Names" for some reason...

Thomas Paine

Jan 29, 1767

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.
Makes no sense right no?

battle of Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

On September 19th, British General John Burgoyne achieved a small, but costly victory over American forces led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold.

battle of Yorktown

Oct 17, 1777

George Washington, commanding a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops, begins the siege known as the Battle of Yorktown against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and a contingent of 9,000 British troops at Yorktown, Virginia, in the most important battle of the Revolutionary .