American Revolution

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                                                                                     (1765-1783)

       

•  Basic Information About American Revolution:

- The American Revolution was a rebellion and political movement in the Thirteen Colonies which peaked when colonists initiated an ultimately successful war for independence against the Kingdom of Great Britain.

- Leaders of the American Revolution were colonial separatist leaders who originally sought more autonomy as British subjects, but later assembled to support the Revolutionary War, which ended British colonial rule over the colonies, establishing their independence as the United States of America in July 1776.

- This picture is about The Committee of Five presenting its draft of the Declaration of Independence to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia on June 28, 1776, depicted in John Trumbull's 1818 portrait, Declaration of Independence.                                                                                                          - The American Revolution also called the U.S. War of Independence was the insurrection fought between 1775 and 1783 through which 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies threw off British rule to establish the sovereign United States of America, founded with the Declaration of Independence  in 1776. British attempts to assert greater control over colonial affairs after a long period of salutary neglect, including the imposition of unpopular taxes, had contributed to growing estrangement between the crown and a large and influential segment of colonists who ultimately saw armed rebellion as their only recourse.                                                                                                                                                                                                                -The American Revolution (1765-1783) was a significant event in world history that led to the creation of the United States of America. It began as a movement by the Thirteen Colonies to gain more autonomy from British rule but eventually escalated into a full-scale war for independence.

Key Points:

• Political Movement and Rebellion: The revolution began with colonists seeking greater autonomy from Britain. Over time, tensions escalated due to Britain's attempts to tighten control, including imposing taxes without colonial representation, leading to widespread unrest.

• Leaders and Independence: Colonial leaders, initially seeking more rights as British subjects, gradually shifted toward supporting complete independence. This culminated in the Revolutionary War, which saw the colonies successfully break free from British rule.

• Declaration of Independence: A pivotal moment in the revolution was the drafting of the Declaration of Independence by the Committee of Five. This document, presented to the Second Continental Congress on June 28, 1776, and formally adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the colonies' independence from Britain.

• The Revolutionary War: The conflict, also known as the U.S. War of Independence, lasted from 1775 to 1783. It involved major battles, significant sacrifices, and alliances, particularly with France, which played a crucial role in the American victory.

• End of British Colonial Rule: The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, in which Britain recognized the sovereignty of the United States, marking the end of British colonial rule in the Thirteen Colonies.

The American Revolution set the stage for the development of a new nation based on principles of liberty, democracy, and self-governance.