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The American Revolution (1775-1783) was a revolt by the thirteen American colonies against British rule, leading to their independence and the formation of the United States. Key causes included taxation without representation, Enlightenment ideas, and events like the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. Major events included the Declaration of Independence, the victory at Saratoga, and the Treaty of Paris, which established a new democratic republic and inspired global movements for liberty and self-governance.

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American Revolution Notes

The American Revolution (1775-1783) was a revolt by the thirteen American colonies against British rule, leading to their independence and the formation of the United States. Key causes included taxation without representation, Enlightenment ideas, and events like the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. Major events included the Declaration of Independence, the victory at Saratoga, and the Treaty of Paris, which established a new democratic republic and inspired global movements for liberty and self-governance.

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American Revolution - Summary Notes

AMERICAN REVOLUTION (1775-1783)

Meaning:

- The American Revolution was the colonial revolt against British rule, resulting in the independence

of the thirteen American colonies and the formation of the United States of America.

Causes:

1. Taxation Without Representation: Colonists opposed British taxes (like the Stamp Act, Tea Act)

as they had no representatives in the British Parliament.

2. Enlightenment Ideas: Thinkers like Locke and Montesquieu inspired demands for liberty, rights,

and democratic government.

3. Boston Massacre (1770) and Boston Tea Party (1773): Key events that sparked mass protests.

4. Restrictive Trade Laws: Navigation Acts limited colonial trade.

5. Desire for Self-Governance: Colonists wanted control over their own laws and taxes.

Major Events:

- 1775: Battles of Lexington and Concord - start of armed conflict.

- 1776: Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson.

- 1777: Victory at Saratoga - turning point.

- 1781: British General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.

- 1783: Treaty of Paris signed - Britain recognized US independence.

Impact:

1. Birth of a new democratic republic.

2. Inspired revolutions globally (especially France).


3. Spread ideas of liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty.

4. Demonstrated that colonial rule could be successfully challenged.

5. Influenced the writing of modern constitutions and the concept of natural rights.

Conclusion:

The American Revolution marked the emergence of the first modern democracy and shaped global

ideas of freedom, equality, and self-rule.

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