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2: The American Revolution (1775–1783)
the American War of Independence
Great Britain fought
located on
the Atlantic Coast of North America
against its 13 colonies
The causes of the war
1756-1763
the short term the conflict was caused
by the high cost of the Seven Years' War
Great Britain fought against France
for control of the territory that today forms part of Canada
1773
Boston Tea Party
a group of colonists threw a cargo of tea
into the sea in Boston
The colonies refused to pay these taxes
The American War of Independence was caused by
combination of factors
Political factors
the British Parliament made decisions about
other issues related to the colonies
taxes
Great Britain refused to
allow the colonies to be represented in Parliament
Economic and social factors
was a wealthy colonial bourgeoisie
Ideological factors
the colonists
were familiar with Enlightenment
thinking about
equality
liberty
The war of independence and its consequences
two stages
first stage
Great Britain had some military successes
On 4 July 1776
Declaration of Independence
second stage
colonists' military victory at the Battle of Saratoga
led France and Spain to offer them support
1783
the birth of the United States
Great Britain recognised American independence
1775
they created their own army
was led by George Washington
1787
the United States Constitution was adopted
Important
United States Constitution included these principles
Type of government
expressed through male suffrage
Separation of powers
the president
was the executive branch
Congress
was the legislative branch
the Supreme Court
was the judicial branch
Type of government
federal republic
Rights
before the law citizens were
free
equal
