American Revolution (apr 18, 1775 – sep 3, 1783)
Description:
US starts a revolution against England and win their Independence.Causes
1) England heavily taxing colonies and there were no benefits given to them. (No taxation without representation)
----------------------------
2) Intolerable Acts which led to the formation of the Continental Congress and created colonial resistance against England.
----------------------------
3) First and Second Continental Congress which created the Declaration of rights and grievances and the Olive tree branch petition.
----------------------------
4) Drafting of the Declaration of Independence
----------------------------
Impact
Americans gained independence from Great
Britain and became an independent nation.
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 18, 1775
sep 3, 1783
~ 8 years and 4 months