American Revolution Summarized Flashcards
Study the Basic Facts of the American Revolution
What was the American Revolution?
13 American colonies fought to become an independent country from Britain
Who fought in the American Revolution? (what countries)
Which groups were allies?
Two Opposing Sides
Side 1: American Patriots, French, and Spanish
Side 2: British, American Loyalists,and German Mercenaries
Why did the American Revolution start?
The American colonists were feeling unsatisfied with British rule. They didn’t like they were given British citizen responsibilities, such as paying taxes, without British citizen rights, such as representation in the government.
How did the war end?
The American colonists won the war, establishing the United States of America as an independent country with a new form of government. It is argued that the American Revolution inspired other revolutions.
Where did the war happen?
-Modern-day United States East Coast
