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American Revolution Short Version by Htet Aung Linn IdeaHub

The document outlines the American Revolution (1775-1783), detailing its causes such as taxation without representation, British policies, and Enlightenment ideas, alongside key events like the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris. It highlights important figures including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and discusses the impact of the revolution on political, social, and economic aspects, as well as its international influence. The aftermath includes the formation of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, emphasizing the spread of democratic ideals.

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American Revolution Short Version by Htet Aung Linn IdeaHub

The document outlines the American Revolution (1775-1783), detailing its causes such as taxation without representation, British policies, and Enlightenment ideas, alongside key events like the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris. It highlights important figures including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and discusses the impact of the revolution on political, social, and economic aspects, as well as its international influence. The aftermath includes the formation of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, emphasizing the spread of democratic ideals.

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By Htet Aung Linn (IdeaHub Myanmar)

American Revolution (1775-1783)

1. Causes of the Revolution

• a. Taxation Without Representation


o Sugar Act (1764)
o Stamp Act (1765)
o Townshend Acts (1767)
• b. British Policies
o Quartering Act (1765)
o Intolerable Acts (1774)
o Proclamation of 1763
• c. Enlightenment Ideas
o John Locke
o Natural Rights
o Social Contract Theory
• d. Colonial Resistance
o Boston Massacre (1770)
o Boston Tea Party (1773)
o Committees of Correspondence

2. Key Events

• a. Battles of Lexington and Concord (1775)


o "Shot Heard 'Round the World"
• b. Declaration of Independence (1776)
o Thomas Jefferson
o July 4, 1776
• c. Siege of Boston (1775-1776)
o Fort Ticonderoga
• d. Battle of Saratoga (1777)

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o Turning point
o French Alliance (1778)
• e. Winter at Valley Forge (1777-1778)
o George Washington
o Baron von Steuben
• f. Battle of Yorktown (1781)
o Final major battle
o Surrender of British forces
• g. Treaty of Paris (1783)
o End of the war
o Recognition of American independence

3. Important Figures

• a. George Washington
o Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
• b. Thomas Jefferson
o Author of the Declaration of Independence
• c. Benjamin Franklin
o Diplomat and negotiator of the French Alliance
• d. King George III
o British monarch during the Revolution
• e. John Adams
o Advocate for independence
• f. Marquis de Lafayette
o French support for the American cause
• g. Patrick Henry
o "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

4. Colonial and British Armies

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• a. Continental Army
o Formation and challenges
o Militia involvement
• b. British Army
o Strengths and weaknesses
o Hessians (German mercenaries)

5. Impact of the Revolution

• a. Political
o Establishment of the United States
o Articles of Confederation (1781)
• b. Social
o Abolitionist movements
o Women’s roles in the war
o Native American alliances and impacts
• c. Economic
o War debts and economic challenges
o Loss of British trade
• d. International
o Inspiration for other revolutions (e.g., French Revolution)
o Global recognition of U.S. independence

6. Aftermath and Legacy

• a. Formation of the U.S. Constitution (1787)


o Articles of Confederation weaknesses
o Constitutional Convention
• b. Bill of Rights (1791)
o First ten amendments to the Constitution
• c. Expansion and Westward Movement

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o Impact on Native American lands


• d. Influence on World Politics
o Spreading democratic ideals

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