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2. THE AMERICAN REVOUTION (1775-1783)
Definition
In the American War of Independence
Great Britain fought against its 13 colonies located on the Atlantic Coast of North America
The Causes Of The War
Caused by a combination of factors
Political factors
British Parliament made decisions about taxes and other issues related to the colonies
Great Britain refused to allow the colonies to be represented in Parliament.
Economic and social factors
wealthy colonial bourgeoisie
wanted the freedom to trade
Ideological factors
Colonists were familiar with Enlightenment thinking about liberty and equality
Became the independence movement
The War Of Independence And Its Consequences
Why?
The war began when some of the colonies decided to fight for independence
In 1775 they created their own army, which was led by George Washington
Stages
1.stage
Great Britain had some military successes but the colonists took actions that were politically significant.
stage
Colonists military victory at the Battle of Saratoga led France and Spain to offer them support
Great Britain recognised American independence and the birth of the United States in the 1783 Treaty of Versailles
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