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In what ways were the colonies already developing independence from Britain?
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The colonies wanted the same rights that British citizens had. They decided to govern themselves and eventually wanted to separate from Britain.
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What did France and Britain wait to start colonies?
The French and British Waited to start colonies because the Spanish had already settled.
What year did American colonists declare independence?
The colonies declared independence in July, 1776. The Declaration was completed on July 2. It was approved on July 4 and made public on July 8. By the first week of August, King George III had received a copy and exhibited fits of rage. The Revolutionary War was, of course, already underway at this time.
How did the seven years' war affect American Colonies' independence?
Great Britain and Spain & France despised each other even more than they already did. Colonies and territories in North America were disputed, reapportioned and inhabitants removed. All leading to France siding with the Americans in the Revolutionary War. Lafayette joining with Washington and eventually beating up on Cornwallis in S.C. to give America the victory.
Who did Britain declare war on?
The colonists of the British Thirteen Colonies declared war on Great Britain in the act of their decleration of Independence. When the decleration was made on the 4th July 1776 and rebelled against Great Britain. This means that the United States actually declared war on Great Britain, not the other way around. The above is not really true. Neither the colonists nor the British government ever formally declared war on each other- the war just sort of "happened". The Declaration of Independence was not a declaration of war, it was a justification for the war that they were already fighting and for seeking independence from Britain. The war started in April 1775, and the Declaration was ratified in July 1776- over a year later. The British saw the war as a rebellion against their rule, so if they had issued a formal declaration of war, it would've been a tacit admission that the Colonies were not part of their country (you don't declare war on yourself)- this is the same reason why the North did not declare war on the South during the Civil War almost a century later. The Colonists, on the other hand, had no reason to- they were already fighting, so issuing a declaration would've been a total waste of time. However, other countries did join up and formally declare war on Great Britain or vice versa. In 1778, France made an alliance with the Colonies, and when they informed Britain of it, Britain declared war on them. The next year, Spain allied with France and declared war on Britain. The Dutch also joined the war, but I can't remember who declared war on who in that instance.
When did America become a fully independent nation?
July 4 1776 is what many people think, but we actually officially became independent on July 8 1776. Many people thought that the 8th should be independence day, as I do.I would add that the Continental Congress declaredindependence from Great Britain in 1776. The American Colonies were a huge source of revenue to Britain, and they weren't about to let an asset like that slip through their grasp. So, the Colonies would have to fight for their independence against one of the strongest armies in the world (no easy task, mind you). It wasn't until September 3rd, 1783 when the Treaty of Paris was signed by Britain and the United States that independence was acknolwledged. So, maybe we ought to write Congress and petition for September 3rd to be acknowledged as our trueIndependence Day? Just a thought. I don't think it'd happen anyhow as we already have the 4th of July set aside and it would confuse many folks.
What was revolutionary about the American experience?
the kind of society that had already emerged within the colonies. independence from britain was not accompanied by a wholesale social transformation.it accelarated the established democratic tendencies of the colonial societies
What did France and Britain wait to start colonies?
The French and British Waited to start colonies because the Spanish had already settled.
What was the condition of the American colonies at the time of the Declaration of Independence?
At the time of the American Revolutionary War, the 13 original British/American colonies were fairly prosperous. The American colonies had provided Great Britain with a strong foothold in North America below its possession of British Canada. The American colonies, if not overtaxed and basically taken for granted by Great Britain, might have made the British Empire even stronger than it already was. There is nothing that would have prevented Great Britain from remaining to this day the most powerful nation in the world. This is of course subject to debate.
How did the Great War for Empire change relationship between England and its American colonies?
In some ways it brought it closer temporarily because the colonies didn't want to side with the French because they wanted their land and they thought the French would control them if they defeated England. But at the same time the colonies were already pushing towards independence and wanted to get rid of Britain and their imposed taxes and laws. But in order to move forward the French had to be defeated so the colonies sided with Britain temporarily. The relationship was weakened through this because of America's independent values.
How did the Declaration of independence change the nature of the American Revolution?
It basically declared the colonies " free from the king " and it declared war on Britian.
What battle and event did Great Britain agreed to recognize the colonies as an independent nation?
After a devastating loss at the Battle of Saratoga, the Revolutionary War was as good as over, Delegates from the colonies were already voting on independence. Reportedly, Benjamin Franklin had already began to receive secretive British peace proposals. France had entered into the Treaty of Alliance with America. Even Spain saw the inevitable and entered negotiations with the soon to be independent country.
Why do you think European nations supported the colonist rather than great Britain?
Because great Britain already wanted to take over the colonies & probobly the rest of the world next!!
Why do you think European nations supported the colonist rather than great Britain's?
Because Great Britain already wanted to take over the colonies & probobly the rest of the world next!!
Why do you think Europeans nations supported the colonist rather than great Britain?
Because Great Britain already wanted to take over the colonies & probobly the rest of the world next!!
Why do you think European nation supported the colonist rather than great Britain?
Because Great Britain already wanted to take over the colonies & probobly the rest of the world next!!
What year did American colonists declare independence?
The colonies declared independence in July, 1776. The Declaration was completed on July 2. It was approved on July 4 and made public on July 8. By the first week of August, King George III had received a copy and exhibited fits of rage. The Revolutionary War was, of course, already underway at this time.
Why did the British begin to feel that pursuing the war further would not be beneficial to the Empire overall?
Assuming that you are talking about the end of either WW 1 or WW 2: first of all, the war simply had been won already. Other good reasons for not pursuing the war any further: 1) the wars had cost Britain billions of dollars an by the end of the war Britain was practically bankrupt, and 2) the Empire nations had seen their overlords being clobbered on the battlefield and having become dependent on the Colonies' soldiers. Which was already leading to more and more British colonies clamoring for self-rule or independence.
