THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The American Revolution

The American Revolution

Introduction

The American Revolution was the first uprising against a colonial metropolis, where the settlers, encouraged by the enlightened ideas coming from Europe, decided to face England in defense of their rights and interests. The thirteen English colonies in America were divided into two groups according to the style of life they led: the northern colonies, engaged in industry and finance were the American equivalent of the bourgeoisie and most important city had as Boston, while in the southern colonies, the landowners had a semi-aristocratic lifestyle. Do not forget, however, that the vast majority of the ...