American Revolution
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Nationalism
- Curriculum: American Revolutionary History (1776-1788), British History, 18th Century European History
- Geographical Location: United States, Quebec
- Date: April 19, 1775-September 3, 1783
Article abstract: At issue: Independence of thirteen British colonies in North America. Result: The American victory led to Britain’s recognizing the United States of America as an independent nation in the 1783 Treaty of Paris.
Background
The American Revolution resulted from longstanding friction between Britain and its North American colonies. After its 1763 victory in the French and Indian War (1754-1763), the British government decided to maintain a 6,000-man standing army in North America to protect its newly obtained territory between the...
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