@osaka3835: Prolly gonna get hella hate for ts 😔✌️💔 #politicalcompass #9axes #conservative #liberal #communist The American Revolution was a political and military struggle between 1765 and 1783 where 13 British North American colonies fought for independence from Great Britain. The conflict began as a protest against British taxes imposed without colonial representation, escalating through acts of defiance and punitive laws until open rebellion broke out. With the help of France, the colonies defeated the British, formed the United States, and established a new nation based on ideals of personal independence. Key causes and events Taxation without representation: The revolution was sparked by colonial opposition to taxes like the Stamp Act and the Tea Act, which were levied by the British Parliament without the consent of the colonists. Boston Tea Party: In 1773, colonists protested the Tea Act by dumping tea into Boston Harbor, leading to a harsh response from the British government. Intolerable Acts: In 1774, Parliament passed a series of punitive measures known as the Intolerable Acts to punish Massachusetts and assert control over the colonies. Open conflict: The first shots of the war were fired in 1775, and George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Declaration of Independence: The colonies formally declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Turning point: The American victory at the Battles of Saratoga in 1777 was a crucial turning point, as it convinced France to enter the war as an ally to the

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