In terms of American history, it is crucially important because without
the Revolution, there would be no United States today. In terms of world
history, it was the first instance of a new country being birthed from
under the control of another. hope it helped :)
...Its the reason why you have your freedom? The reason we aren't under the control of the British Empire? Why didn't you learn this in second grade? It was the reason America is well... America. It was the first war America fought for the freedom of her people. One could argue the most important war in American history, and possible even the WORLD for that matter, because who knows what the world would be like today if America didn't come to be.
President George Washington sought to follow a policy of strict neutrality, allowing American merchants and ships to trade with both countries while aiding neither in their war efforts.
Some things a community could do to help increase the life expectancy for their citizens are to fund new athletic programs, serve healthier foods at schools and workplaces, and provide free health screenings.