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Topic 7_ USA Independence
USA Independence
Years of problems with the British Empire and the colonists of North America.
There were 13 colonies.
British government decided
which countries could trade with the colonies
Causes
1765
British needing money for the wars with te French and Indian
The Stamp Act
Colonists had to buy stamps for legal papers, newspapers, and even playing cards.
Aggravated after the Seven Years War with French.
The Mutiny Boston Tea
The Sons of the Liberty
assaulted, disguised as Indians
December 16, 1773
threw over 342 barrels overboard with a total of 45 tons of tea
Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress
met in 1774
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress
met in Philadelphia
Command of George Washington
Fought with William Howe
Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress met in Philadelphia
Committee, composed of John Adams,Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson,Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman.
Thomas Jefferson on July 4th, 1776.
“All men are created equal”.
July 4, 1776, Congress approved.
American Revolution
Battle began on April 19, 1775, in Lexington
George Washington takes command of the newly designated Continental Army.
From 1775 to 1777, Howe commanded the largest expeditionary
British Defeat
in 1778, in North America
50,000 well-trained soldiers
The Americans were successful in shunning open battles and attacking
In October 1777 British was defeated
1783, the treaty was signed by which Great Britain recognized USA Independence
George Washington was elected the first president of EE. UU in 1789.