Some of the most-well known acts of defiance in the lead-up to the American Revolution were colonial protests of the 1773 Tea Act and the infamous Boston Tea Party. The British reacted to the Boston Tea Party with a series of acts aimed at crushing the rebelliousness in the colonies. The American colonists had a …
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The southern theater of the American Revolution featured several significant battles, including the famous engagement at Cowpens. Just what was the historical significance of the Battle of Cowpens and how did it impact the American cause? After fighting to a virtual stalemate in the northern colonies, the British shifted their strategy and focus towards the …
The beginning of the American Revolution featured several key battles between the American colonists and British regulars. Among them, the Battle of Bunker Hill is one of utmost importance. Following the events at the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the American colonial militias followed the British back to Boston and began a nearly eleven-month-long siege. …
One of the biggest causes of the American Revolution was the passage of the Stamp Act in 1765. The purpose of the Stamp Act was simple: to raise revenue from the colonies to help pay off debt from the French and Indian War. In the French and Indian War, or the Seven Years’ War as …
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In mid-1775 the burgeoning American Revolution was at a crossroads. The colonies decided to send a document known as the Olive Branch petition in July 1775, the significance of which as it was the last attempt at peace with Britain before full-fledged hostilities. A popular misconception around the American Revolution is that the colonies and …
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One of the most important battles in the American Revolution was the 1781 Battle of Yorktown. The battle proved to be a decisive blow towards the British war effort and was the last major engagement in the American war for independence. By 1781 both the Americans and British were war-weary after having fought for the …
Of all the important battles in the American Revolution, the 1777 Battle of Saratoga perhaps holds the greatest historical significance. This is because Saratoga historians widely consider the battle to be the turning point of the war where the colonists’ fortunes finally turned in their favor. Prior to the end of 1777, the American Revolution …
The mid-18th century was a momentous time in the history of North America. A key moment was Pontiac’s Rebellion of 1763, the significance of which helped convince the British of the need to limit westward expansion by the colonists. At the beginning of 1763 the British had reason for celebration. The long and costly Seven …
Upon review of the many factors leading to the American Revolution, one must look at the year of 1763 as a clear dividing line. In 1763 the French and Indian War ended and the Royal Proclamation of 1763 was decreed leading to many changes on the American continent. Before 1763 the American colonies virtually accepted …
On the eve of the American revolution, colonial life was far different than we are accustomed to in the present day. One of the biggest differences was in the number of people who lived in cities vs those who lived in rural areas. This post shows the largest cities in the American colonies in 1775. …
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Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live during the American Revolution? To be caught between loyalty to your neighbors and loyalty to the British crown? Loyalists and Patriots alike faced this divisive question head on during the American Revolution. The complex issue ultimately tore apart families and communities and helped …
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The American struggle for independence was a defining moment in world history, and many lives were lost in the struggle for independence. But just how many people actually died in the American Revolution? The answer to this question is not as straightforward as you might think, as records from the time period are often incomplete …
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