The American colonists were seeking independence from Great Britain. In order to have that independence, the American Revolutionary War was fought.
confederation
In the charter colonies, the majority of governmental matters were taken care of by the colonists themselves. The American Revolutionary War lasted from 1775 to 1783.
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Edmund Burke
Philadelphia
The capital of the American colonies was based in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. Philadelphia remained the nation's capital until it was switched to the District of Columbia in 1800. The first and second Continental Congresses were held there, and the Declaration of Independence was signed there.
France
There was no capital of the colonies. The American capital came about AFTER the war when the United States was established and the Constitution signed in 1789. Until that time each state had its own main city.
France
Philadelphia
The American colonies revolted against the British crown.
Articles of Confederation
philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city hosted the Second Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War.
Harrisburg
A person who wanted to free American colonies from British rule