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Acts of the American Revolution - History of Massachusetts Blog
The series of acts passed by Parliament during the 1760s and 1770s is what initially sparked the unrest that led to the American Revolution. The acts regulated trade and commerce in the colonies and were passed to help pay off the debt that the British government had incurred during the…
The Acts & Laws That Led to the American Revolution
Learn about laws like the Stamp Act, the Tea Act and the Intolerable Acts that paved the way to the American Revolution.
American Revolution - Wikipedia
The American Revolution was the first of the Atlantic Revolutions: followed most notably by the French Revolution, the Haitian Revolution, and the Latin American wars of independence.
American Revolution | Causes, Battles, Aftermath, & Facts | Britannica
The American Revolution was an insurrection carried out by 13 of Great Britain ’s North American colonies that began in 1775 and ended with a peace treaty in 1783. The colonies won political independence and went on to form the United States of America.
Timeline of the American Revolution - Encyclopedia Britannica
In 1775, 13 British colonies in North America began an eight-year insurrection that changed the course of history. What caused the American Revolution? And what happened during the conflict? From controversial taxes to the battlefield and beyond, we explore the road to revolution and the creation of the United States.
Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts) | Summary, Effects, Facts
The Intolerable Acts, also known as the Coercive Acts, were a series of controversial laws passed in the Thirteen Colonies in America by the British parliament. In this guide, we’ve explained what the Intolerable Acts did, and how colonists reacted to the new laws.
Navigation Acts | Summary, Effects, Facts - AmericanRevolution.org
Learn about the Navigation Acts and how they affected the American Revolution. Read a summary of the acts and learn about their effects.
How the Coercive Acts Helped Spark the American Revolution
From the roots of the rebellion to the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, explore this pivotal era in American history through sweeping cinematic recreations. Many of the Founding Fathers,...
The American Revolution: A Complete Timeline - BriefHistory
A complete timeline of the American Revolution, 1763-1783 — every key event and document, from the Stamp Act to the Treaty of Paris.
Revolutionary War - Timeline, Facts & Battles | HISTORY
From the roots of the rebellion to the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, explore this pivotal era in American history through sweeping cinematic recreations.
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