How 13 Colonies Beat an Empire

How 13 Colonies Beat an Empire: a concise, classroom-ready 8:45 walkthrough of the American Revolution for US history students. This video traces causes (Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party), key moments (Lexington & Concord, Saratoga, Valley Forge), leaders (Washington, Jefferson), and the global turn with French aid leading to Yorktown and the 1783 Treaty of Paris. Perfect for quick review, class prep, or a focused lecture supplement—follow the script word-for-word for precise pacing and timing. Runtime: 8 minutes 45 seconds. If this helped your studies, please like and share the video. Keywords: American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, US history review. #AmericanRevolution #USHistory #RevolutionSummary

OUTLINE:

00:00:00 Opening Title and Overview
00:00:41 The Seeds of Rebellion
00:01:58 Early Resistance and the Road to Revolution
00:03:25 A Shift in Perception
00:04:29 The War Begins
00:05:33 Declaring Independence
00:06:34 Struggle and Sacrifice
00:07:56 Victory at Yorktown
00:09:06 The Birth of a New Nation
00:09:56 Legacy of the Revolution
00:10:38 Conclusion