a long time, part of the territories of North America was under the control of Great Britain.Until 1775, these colonies were subject to exorbitant taxes and levies, which caused discontent of the population.American Revolutionary War was the logical conclusion of this part of their history and economic development.As a result of the event, which lasted 8 years, formed the government, called the United States of America.
British government considered North America as a source of cheap raw materials and profitable market.The last straw was the stamp duty on all printed products.Britain adopted it without the consent of the colonies.It was declared a boycott of this law.Further, the British government decided to impose a customs duty.When the port of Boston came to the English tea party, the cost of which was included customs duties, opponents of the policy of Great Britain attacked ships and sunk their cargo.So began the American Revolutionary War.
The colonies were set up militias to fight the colonialists.At the continental congress, it was decided to ban the importation of British goods.Some part of the population remained on the side of the British government.They were called loyalists.It was they who assisted the troops of the colonialists.
began fighting the British troops from the militias.In April 1775 the English were attacked in Massachusetts.They were forced to retreat.The ranks of the militia replenished by volunteers.They provided a desperate resistance, in which British troops handed over their positions.American Revolutionary War was gaining momentum.
in Charlestown British troops were supported fleet and occupied a secure position.Then came another big battle of Bunker.It was an attempt to regain the British in Boston, but they failed.
Meanwhile, the Continental Army was created, headed by George Washington stood.Thanks to his successful command of the British left the territory in the Boston area, and retreated.
4 July 1776 adopted a declaration, which included separation of the 13 colonies from Great Britain.But the war for independence and the formation of the United States has not yet ended.The British government did not want to give up their positions and lose in North America.
Continental troops crossed the Canadian border in the region of Quebec.They wanted to bring the population to its side.However, the rebels did not find support - Canadians are afraid to get under the influence of its neighbor.
In 1776 there was a battle in the New York area.British troops forced the rebels out of the city.However, Washington has organized a surprise attack and defeated the English, having in his possession 10 times fewer soldiers.
next two years, opponents did not take any serious action and kept their distance from each other.In 1778, France joined the rebel forces to regain part of the territory of Canada.This allowed the continental troops to strengthen its position.
From 1880 to 1882 there have been the most important battles.The War of Independence in the United States is nearing completion.Rebel troops have won some important victories.The French government stopped military action and withdrew its army.Bloody wars have ended.
In 1782 an agreement was signed between the United States and Britain to recognize the independence of the colonies.A year later he was confirmed by the agreement between France and England.As a result, the American colonies became independent, and parts of Canada remained under British influence.
At the end of 1783 in the United States left the British troops.American Revolutionary War began a new stage in the development of this country.
