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The American Revolution (1775–1783)
The cause
of the war
American War of independence
caused by
Ideological factors
the colonists were
familiar with
Enlightenment
thinking about
liberty
equality
These ideas
became
basis for
the independence movement.
Political factors
the British Parliament
made decisions about
taxes
other issues related
to the colonies
Great Britain
refused to allow
the colonies
be represented in Parliament.
Economic and social
factors
by this time
there was
a wealthy colonial
bourgeoisie
who wanted the freedom.
to trade without
the interference of Great Britain
the conflict
was caused
by the high cost of the
Seven Years' War (1756–1763)
in which
Great Britain
fought against
France
for control of territory
that today is part of Canada
The colonies refused
to pay these taxes
There were various protests
such us
1773 Boston Tea Party
in which a group of colonists threw
a cargo of tea into the sea in Boston.
The war of independence
and its consequences
The war began some colonies
decided to fight for independence
In 1775
created their own army
led by George Washington.
4 July 1776
Continental Congress proclaimed
Declaration of Independence
Great Britain
recognised American
independence
the birth of
United States
in 1783 Treaty of Versailles.
In 1787, the United States
Constitution was adopted
established a
federal republic
based on the Enlightenment
principles of equality and liberty.
