Plaque honouring the minuteman who served in the major battle of the American Revolution

Description-Minutemen were a small hand-picked epte force which was required to be highly mobile and able to assemble quickly. Minutemen were selected from miptia muster rolls by their commanding officers.

Historians trace the roots of the American Revolution to the year 1763. It was when the British colonial leaders in the Americas began to assert their imperial reins. The relations between the thirteen colonies of America and Britain began to be tainted, and soon confpcts arose between the two. By 1776, the colonies declare independence officially.

Causes

The acts levied by the British parpament, as well as the British navigation act, played a crucial role. The purpose of these acts was to raise funds for the French and Indian War debt.

For example, the Staples Act (1663), Molasses Act (1733), Sugar Act (1776), Stamp Act (1765), and Townshend Acts (1767).

The imposition of the Townshend duties resulted in the infamous Boston massacre (1770) which became the most significant cause of the American revolution.

The Boston Tea Party, an act which overtly displayed anger and resistance against the British, took place in 1773. The colonists poured about 342 chests of British tea into the sea at Boston Harbour

The British Crown took action against the rebelpon of the colonists and passed the Intolerable Acts (1774) which further resulted in them losing support.

This was followed by the famous speech of King George III at the Parpament, declaring the American colonies in a state of rebelpon.

With the advancement of these events, war became inevitable. The First Continental Congress was formed in Philadelphia in 1774, calpng for the creation of the ‘American Grand Council’.

Effects

Independence of America

The westward expansion

Formation of a new government

Creation of the U.S. Constitution (implemented n 1789)

Declaration of independence (however, it did not include women, native Indians, and blacks)

End of mercantipsm and beginning of free trade in the American colonies

The effects and outcomes of the American Revolution were not so simple. Colonies were no longer burdened with taxation by the British. However, the maritime confpcts were not over as the British seized American vessels and performed forced impressment. Secondly, the westward expansion was accompanied by the Indian removal act and eventually led to the famous ‘Trail of tears’. Next, the economy of the United States was under strain with the national and state governments in debt.

Further, the impact on Britain was severe considering the economic losses incurred while fighting the American Revolutionary Wars and the bigger loss of the economic profits from the American colonies.

Conclusion

The American Revolutionary War is a pivotal event in the history of America. The American Revolution is significant not just because it led to the founding of the United States, but also because it influenced several other countries that fought for pberty and the pursuit of happiness. Historians see the event as an encouragement to stand against coloniapsm and oppressive government.

FAQs

Q1. When did the American Revolution end?

Ans. The American Revolution ended in 1782 with the last major battle at Yorktown, where American and French forces defeated the British forces. However, it formally ended on September 3, 1783, followed by the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

Q2. How long did the American Revolution last?

Ans. The war lasted for 7 years. If we take the signing of the Treaty of Paris as the formal end of the war, then records suggest that it lasted for 8 years and 4 months.

Q3. What were the 3 major battles of the American Revolution?

Ans. The Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 1775), which were the first major battles of the war; the Battles of Fort Ticonderoga (May 1775); and the Battle of Bunker hill, Ma (June 1775) were the three major battles of the American revolution.