The American Revolution is a struggle for independence

In 1763 Britain dominated the entire North Atlantic continent. This happened after the end of the war, which lasted seven years (1756 - 1763 gg.), And the victory remained for Britain. In its submission, there were 13 colonies, which were located on the Atlantic coast and the northern lands of Canada. Their residents were unhappy with the situation, so the country's leadership faced a new challenge - how to cope with the indignant people?

About 3 million people lived in the colony at that time. The northern lands were developed by fishermen, merchants, hunters. People there rich, there were planters and farmers. This is what played the decisive role in the forthcoming revolution, thanks to which the foundations of the American nation were laid. The revolution in America was ripe at the time, historians believe. Citizens are used to being considered with their opinions, but the British government was far away and did not know the problems of transatlantic settlers. Members of the government believed that foreigners should bring income to them and impose severe restrictions on the trade of colonies.

Approaching the crisis accelerated the victory in the Seven Years' War, as a result of which the British authorities intensified colonial oppression due to military debts. Britain introduced unpopular taxes, which could lead people into a rage. Riot began to break out and the American Revolution was brewing.

All decisions of the British were taken by King George III, whose actions were cruel for the citizens of the colonies. In September 1774, the Philadelphia Congress was held, at which the plan for decisive action by the Americans was approved. In May 1775, the IInd Continental Congress was held, at which the independent government was proclaimed. The Boston militia established a regular army, and was led by its landowner George Washington from Virginia. Thus began the American Revolution.

The Americans seized the forts that were at the border of Canada. The British fortified themselves in Boston. The Americans, under the command of General Howe, launched an offensive. The victory at Bunker Hill gave the colonists confidence in their victory over the British. 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, at which they adopted the Declaration of Independence (author - Thomas Jefferson). The American Revolution won its first victory. However, in 1776, General Hou captured Philadelphia, and the army of Washington lost many soldiers. The revolution in America continued. The British had poor planning of actions, they were surrounded by Americans and handed over their weapons to Saratoy.

French troops came to the aid of the insurgents, they participated on the side of the Americans. Later, Dutch and Spanish troops took part in the war. Americans already needed only independence, but Britain continued to wage war. The revolution in the US became a significant event. In 1778, the British set a new goal - the seizure of southern lands, which were large plantations of rice, tobacco and indigo. They conquered Georgia and tried to capture North Carolina. This was their fatal mistake. The Americans retreated to the lands of Virginia, but pretty much exhausted the enemy. After their troops conducted concerted actions with their allies, the British were blocked by French naval vessels and inflicted powerful artillery fire. This practically ended the war.

In October 1781, the British surrendered, and the Americans won in the struggle for independence. British troops remained in New York, but military operations against the French were conducted not only there. In 1783, a great event took place in September - the Paris Peace Treaty was signed , which recognized the United States as independent. The American Revolution won!