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It was a European intellectual and philosophical movement. Emphasizing multiple things including reason, individualism and challenging traditional authority. It also challenged human rights.
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It was a North American conflict between Great Britain and France. It stemmed from territorial disputes. They wanted to expand their influence and control.
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This required everyone to pay taxes on all paper documents. This was the first time British governments directly taxed the the colonies for revenue. But the colonists strongly protested the act.
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Group of American colonists. They protested and and resisted British rule. They employed multiple tactics.
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Decisive British victory in the American Revolutionary War. British forces routed the American army under General Gates. They inflicted heavy casualties. -
British soldiers fired into a crowd of civilians. This event was fueled by the growing tensions between colonists and British troops. It became a key moment in escalating the conflict that led to the American Revolution. -
It was an act of political protest by American colonists. They were protesting against British rule and taxation politics. They acted after being severely angered by the Tea Act of 1773. -
It expressed loyalty to King George. But it also outlined the colonists' grievances. It was a final attempt to avoid war by appealing directly to the King for a reconciliation. -
It was a pivotal Revolutionary war clash. It was a surprise attack on Hessian troops. It was followed by a swift and decisive victory. -
They launches multiple assaults to dislodge the colonists. The British had multiple casualties. But the British still won. -
The Article of Confederation established a league of friendship among 13 different states. It created a weak central government. It lacked an executive and judicial branch.
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Major land battle of the American Revolutionary War. The American and French forces conjoined. They worked together to defeat the British enemies.
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This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War. It recognized the Unites states as a free, a sovereign, and independent nation. It also defined the boundaries of the new nation.
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It resolved the debate over representation in the U.S Congress. It established a bicameral legislature with the Senate. It blended the interests of both large and small states, preventing the convention from dissolving.
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This guaranteed fundamentals rights and liberties to to individuals. But it also ensured protections against government overreach. While it also reserves power not delegated to the federal governments.