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Why did the British stop sending convicts to North America?

The Americans had a major uproar that is also known as War of Independence. In the end, the war stopped when the British signed a treaty that gave Americans their independence and also the halt of receiving convicts from Britain. That day was July 4th which is now known as Independence Day.


Which war the referred to as the '' second war of independence?

no it was not. the war of 1812 is known as the second war for independence.


Who did African Americans support in the Revolutionary War?

There were some slaves who fought with the colonists and there were free african men in the North who fought with the colonists. A larger majority of slaves fought with the British. It was well known across the colonies that any slave who fought with the British would receive their freedom after the Revolutionary War was over.


What ways does France share the blame for the beginning of war of 1812?

The French had no direct cause, but they sure played a role in it. During that time, the British and French were at war. Both in resentment of the Americans, they seized American ships and goods (known as impressment.) Slowly, American and British found themselves at war. With the British battling the French and Americans at the same time, it was not easy. it had somthing to do with their loss of the war.


When the Declaration of Independence was signed what Americans came out openly in support of King George and the British government?

The Declaration of Independence created internal divisions between those seeking continued Imperial domination and those who believed the differences were irreconcilable and beyond compromise. Those who held allegiance and sympathies to the British crown were known as the loyalists. Although a misnomer for the political party of the same name, American revolutionaries termed them as Tories also.

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What were the Americans who sided with the British during the War for Independence known as?

Loyalists


Why did the British stop sending convicts to North America?

The Americans had a major uproar that is also known as War of Independence. In the end, the war stopped when the British signed a treaty that gave Americans their independence and also the halt of receiving convicts from Britain. That day was July 4th which is now known as Independence Day.


Which war the referred to as the '' second war of independence?

no it was not. the war of 1812 is known as the second war for independence.


How did Americans get their accent?

American accents evolved from various influences, including British, Irish, Scottish, German, Dutch, and Native American languages. Over time, the interaction of these linguistic backgrounds, as well as regional influences and migrations, led to the diverse range of accents found in the United States today.


Americans known as Tommies during World War 2?

The Americans were called Joes or Yanks. The British (particularly the English) were called Tommies


Americans who supported independence where known by what name?

Patriots


Which two countries were part of the theatre of operations known as the Western Front during World War 2?

The British and the Americans


What percentage of Americans where Tories?

Not many, it's a British political party. However, some loyalists during the Revolution were known as Tories.


What mareican general was known as mad Anthony?

If your meant American General the answer is Mad Anthony Wayne. He was an general for the Americans during the American Revolution or my accurately the American War for Independence.


What was in called when the british and Americans flew supplies to a city that was blockaded by the Soviets in 1948 and 1949?

The Berlin Blockade is known as the period of time from June 24, 1948 to May 12, 1949 when the British and Americans flew supplies to the city of Berlin, which was blockaded by the Soviets. The actions carried out during this time are known as the Berlin Airlift.


Which leader of India is known for regaining the independence of India from the British Empire?

"Mahatma Gandhi"


 Which country was known as Rhodesia before gaining independence from the British in 1979?

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