American War of Independence

American War of Independence

• The American colonies protested against the policies and rule imposed by England, leading to the struggle for independence.

Mercantilism

• The British implemented mercantilism, a policy that benefited British merchants, with the help of the British government in the American colonies.

Pilgrim Fathers

• In the 17th century, a group of people, known as the Pilgrim Fathers, exiled to America to escape religious persecution by the King of England and established colonies.

Boston Tea Party

• In 1773, a group of people, disguised as Red Indians, boarded ships in Boston Harbour at night and threw 342 chests of tea into the sea to protest against the high tax levied on tea by the British government.
• This event is known as the Boston Tea Party.

Continental Congress

• In 1774, the first Continental Congress took place in Philadelphia, where delegates from the American colonies met to protest against the policies and rules imposed by England.
• In 1775, the second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia.

American Declaration of Independence

• On July 4, 1776, the American Continental Congress issued the famous Declaration of American Independence.

Treaty of Paris

• In 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ratifying the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from British rule.
• This treaty marked the end of the American War of Independence and recognized American independence.