The American Revolution (jan 1, 1775 – jan 1, 1783)
Description:
Some of the British colonies in North America engage in open rebellionCauses:
Decades of growing discontentment among the colonist, British ineptitude in handling colonist complaints
Effects:
New nation based on enlightenment ideals is created. England loses one of its most profitable colonies, forcing it to set their eyes elsewhere (India and Africa).
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Date:
jan 1, 1775
jan 1, 1783
~ 8 years