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1.As we learned, the last battle of the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Yorktown 2.The Treaty of Paris was signed shortly afterwards to officially.

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2 1.As we learned, the last battle of the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Yorktown 2.The Treaty of Paris was signed shortly afterwards to officially end the war.

3 1.So? What’s the big deal? 2.What do you think? Why is this war so important to learn about? 3.How does it impact or relate to us? 4.Think and discuss!

4 1.There are many reasons why this war is so important but we’ll discuss three main reasons.

5 1.This war led to the creation of the United States of America. 2.Without this war, we would not exist today as a country. 3.If we lost and England remained in control then we might… a.Never have July 4 th as a holiday b.Pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. c.Have soccer as a major sport rather than American football or baseball.

6 1.This War showed the rest of the world that small countries can stand up for the independence. 2.Remember, our country had nothing more than a bunch of ragtag farmers and common folk to fight a war against the strongest nation on the face of the Earth.

7 1.The world may be totally different today. 2.Without the United States: a.World Wars I and II may have ended in a worse way b.Many countries would be at war with each other c.Modern medicine, science, and all technological advances may never have happened

8 1.Can you think of any other significance of the Revolutionary War?

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