American Revolution was a political movement which brought about dynastic changes in the continent of America. It was started in 1776 due to confliction between the colonies and king George 3, the king of Britain.

During this period colonies stormed into a revolutionary war against the British for imposing taxes on the so found new Continent and formed a single nation known as USA (United States of America) between 1775-1783. Alas, British were defeated and the colonies were declared independence. This revolution completely transcended America’s future.

Origination

The continent of America was found by Christopher Columbus a after a long search. It was founded in 1492. People from across the world were attracted to this new world and thus long migration took place.

People from Holland, England started migrating. The first settlers are believed to be Pilgrim Fathers who settled in the eastern coast of America. By the middle of 18th century America was divided into 13 colonies thus many people migrated here and settled into these colonies.

Countries like Spain and France established colonies in Northern and Central America and South America. Landless peasants’ traders settled here and became independent workers or industrialists. Slaves or workers were also employed in large numbers in industries and were paid low wages.

As people started settling in this new world, Kings especially of Britain suffered loss due to low taxes; therefore King of Britain started imposing taxes on the colonies. This was not liked by the colonies and they subjected Britain’s interference in their personal matter.

They also termed it illegal and said that no taxes could be imposed without the cumulative voting of the people of the parliament.. The revolutionary epoch began in 1763 when the militia commination to the colonies from France ended. Thus the idea of setting up an autonomous nation soon turned into a revolutionary war.

Boston Tea Party

All taxes except on tea were removed after a long term agitation by the people. The tax on tea was a spark that rapidly ignited the revolution. The English East India Company was cancelable to import tea without any duty.

The tea which was known as Indian Darjeeling tea was exported by the British. Infuriated with this in 1773 the people of Boston led by Samuel Adams dressed as Mohawk Indians marched towards the port.

They unloaded 342 chests of tea and extruded it into the ocean. This calamity came to be known as Boston Tea Party and. This event spread like fire and became one of the immediate causes for the revolution. The British government closed the port of Boston and the EEIC had to suffer a huge loss.

The Revolution

The representatives of colonies met in 1774 in Philadelphia and appealed King George 3 for imposing taxes on them. But their appeal was not accepted and instead the king sent his soldiers to collect taxes and teach them a lesson.

The colonies used local militia to fight the kings’ army and the first battle of Revolution was fought in 1775 in Bunker Hall.
After the war the colonies met again and adopted the declaration of independence. The colonies decided to fight for their right to be an independent nation, when the colonies rebelled and fought battles they united and formed their nation- The United States Of America.

The forces were led by George Washington and many battles were fought. Finally the british forces were defeated by militia men. The revolution was supported by France Spain and Holland.