The Revolutionary War was fought only in North America; there was no invasion of Great Britain.
The American colonists, whose army was led by George Washington, wanted to gain their freedom from Great Britain.
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To help US protect their good business relationship with Great Britain.
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George Washington turned 15 in 1747 (Great Britain and its colonies were still using the Julian calendar at that time, until 1752).
As the American Revolutionary top general, George Washington a number of obstacles before him. His militia type army was not a trained and powerful force that the soldiers of Great Britain were. Additionally, Great Britain had use of the best navy in the world at that time. Troop-wise Great Britain could place many more soldiers in the field than could George Washington.
No George Washington is not the king of Britain but he led his own army. Britain's current (2014) monarch is Elizabeth II. A George Washington was the first President of the United States.