Question

1. when and where did the war for independence from great britain begin? did it begin before or after the declaration of independence was issued?
2. why were the battles of trenton and princeton significant? how many years were there between these two battles and the end of the american revolution?

Explanation:

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The war for independence from Great Britain (American Revolutionary War) began in 1775 in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. The Declaration of Independence was issued in 1776, so the war began before the Declaration was issued.

• Significance of Battles of Trenton and Princeton: These battles (Trenton: December 1776; Princeton: January 1777) were significant as they boosted American morale, showed the Continental Army could defeat British forces, and helped recruit more soldiers.
• Time between Battles and End of Revolution: The American Revolution ended in 1783. The Battle of Trenton was in 1776, Battle of Princeton in 1777. From 1777 to 1783 is 6 years; from 1776 to 1783 is 7 years (depending on which battle’s end date we use, but typically using Princeton’s 1777, it’s 6 years to 1783).

Answer:

• The war for independence from Great Britain began in 1775 in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts.
• It began before the Declaration of Independence (issued in 1776) was issued.

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