In 1763, Britain dominated the entire North Atlantic continent.This happened after the war, which lasted seven years (1756- 1763 years.), And the victory was for Britain.It turned out to be subordinate to the 13 colonies, which were located on the Atlantic coast and in the northern lands of Canada.Their residents were unhappy with the situation, so the leadership of the country was a new problem - how to cope with the indignation of the people?
in the colony at the time there were about 3 million. People.The northern lands were exploited by fishermen, merchants, hunters.The people there are getting rich, there were planters and farmers.It is this and played a crucial role in the coming revolution, through which laid the foundation of the American nation.The revolution in America at the moment is ripe, according to historians.Citizens are accustomed to having their opinions were considered, but the British government was far away and did not know the problems of overseas migrants.Government members believed that foreigners should bring them income and imposed severe restrictions on the trade of the colonies.
Approaching the crisis has accelerated the victory in the Seven Years' War, which resulted in British authorities stepped up colonial oppression of war debts.Britain introduced the unpopular tax that was able to bring people into a rage.Everywhere began brewing and riots erupt American Revolution.
All decisions taken British King George III, whose actions were cruel to the citizens of the colonies.In September 1774 held the Philadelphia Congress, which approved the plan of decisive actions of Americans.In May 1775 it was held the II-nd Continental Congress, which proclaimed an independent government.Militias Boston created a regular army, and led her landlord George Washington of Virginia.So began the American Revolution.
Americans captured the forts, which were on the border of Canada.The British strengthened in Boston.Americans under General Howe went on the offensive.The victory of Bunker Hill instilled in colonists confidence in the victory over the English.In 1776, in March, the British left Boston.The revolution in the United States at that time was in full swing.
In July 1776 the Continental Congress was held, which adopted the Declaration of Independence (author - Thomas Jefferson).The American Revolution won its first victory.However, in 1776, General Howe captured Philadelphia, and Washington's army lost many soldiers.The revolution in America continues.The English was poor planning actions, they were surrounded the Americans and handed over their weapons at Saratoga.
rebels came to the aid of the French army, they fought on the side of the Americans.Later in the war attended the Dutch and Spanish troops.Americans have needed only independent, but Britain continued to wage war.The revolution in the United States became a significant event.In 1778, before the British had set a new goal - to conquer the southern lands, where there were large plantations of rice, tobacco and indigo.They conquered Georgia and tried to seize North Carolina.That was their fatal mistake.The Americans retreated to the land of Virginia, but pretty exhausted opponent.After their troops conducted a concerted action with its allies, the British have been blocked from ships of the French and struck a powerful artillery fire.This war was almost over.
In October 1781 the British surrendered, and the Americans won in the struggle for independence.British troops remained in New York, but fighting against the French were not only there.In 1783, in September, there was a great event - signed the Peace of Paris, which recognized the independent United States.The American Revolution won!
