Question

How did the American revolution become a World War?

Answer 1

Hint: Also known as the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War (1775-83) emerged from growing conflicts between inhabitants of the 13 North American colonies of Great Britain and the colonial government, which represented the British crown.

Complete answer: Tensions had been rising between settlers and the British authorities for more than a decade before the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775. The French and Indian War, or the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), brought new territories under the rule of the crown, but new and unpopular taxes resulted from the costly conflict.

The British government's attempts to collect revenue by taxing the colonies (notably the 1765 Stamp Act i.e. the first direct tax implemented on American colonies, the 1767 Townshend Act and the 1773 Tea Act) met with heat. The Revolution also unleashed strong political, social and economic powers that would change the politics and culture of the new country, including increased involvement in politics and governance. Britain had been at the time of the American Revolution, the world's most dominant colonial nation. France proclaimed its alliance with the U.S. and sent (mostly naval) military assistance following the Battle of Saratoga, in which the Patriots proved that their army was capable.

Note: The Peace Treaty of Paris was concluded on September 3, 1783. George Washington is the first United States President. The U.S. constitution was added to the first ten amendments (bill of rights).