THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE TREATY OF PARIS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Peter Salem, Colonial Hero Peter Salem is best known for his crucial contributions at the outset of the Revolution. Born into slavery in Massachusetts in the mid-18th century, Salem joined the Patriots in the earliest battles of the war, participating as a “minute man” at Lexington and Concord.
Detailed explanation-2: -By all accounts, William Howe seemed to be the perfect choice to lead the British Army in its quest to put down the rebellion in British North America following the events outside of Boston in April 1775.
Detailed explanation-3: -After Yorktown, the British Army didn’t have the manpower to conduct a major ground campaign in the colonies. The British were left with three enclaves New York, Savannah, Charleston. In the south, General Greene continued his drive to confined the British Army to the two southern ports.
Detailed explanation-4: -Despite suffering a crushing defeat at the Battle of Yorktown, Cornwallis had a celebrated post-war career, serving as governor general of India and lord lieutenant of Ireland.