About 250,000 people fought for American independence during the war. (note this figure probably includes French troops as well).
The Revolutionary War involved many countries. The British had mercenaries from all sorts of countries along with Spain on their side. Later on, the British signed a treaty with the Germans and they joined in, too. The African Americans served on both sides, some patriots, some loyalists. The Native Americans were also greatly involved, but were on the British side. The French were greatly involved as they signed a treaty with the Americans during the war. Even though the British were greatly allied, the Americans only had the French, a portion of the African Americans, and a few tribes of Indians as allies.
Some Americans supported France due to shared revolutionary ideals and a commitment to liberty and democracy, particularly during the American Revolutionary War. The French had provided crucial military and financial assistance to the American colonists, fostering a sense of gratitude and alliance. Additionally, the Enlightenment principles that underpinned both revolutions resonated with many Americans, reinforcing their support for France during its own revolutionary struggles.
380000 troops were involved in the revolutionary war
There were no Americans directly involved in the Battle of Puebla, also known as Cinco de Mayo. However, it is believed that this battle impacted the American Civil War in many ways.
Native Americans were significantly involved in various wars throughout U.S. history, often aligning with different factions based on their interests. During the American Revolutionary War, many tribes sided with the British, hoping to protect their lands from encroaching settlers. In the Civil War, some Native American tribes fought for the Confederacy, while others supported the Union. Additionally, conflicts such as the Indian Wars in the late 19th century directly involved Native American resistance against U.S. expansion and policies.
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According to the World Book encyclopedia, there were 25,700 Americans killed, and 10,000 British killed.
American deaths since the Revolutionary WarAbout 1,200,000 Americans have died since the Revolutionary war.
There is no way to tell how many children died in the American Revolutionary War. It is estimated that this number was in the hundreds.
It reminded the Americans of their own revolutionary heritage.
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