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What are other names for the American Revolution?
This article provides information on the American Revolution, also known as the American War for Independence or the Revolutionary War, including commonly asked questions.
What did the revolutionary colonists call themselves?
Patriots, also known as Revolutionaries, Continentals, Rebels, or American Whigs, were the colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rejected British rule during the American Revolution, and declared the United States of America an independent nation in July 1776.
What are 3 cause of the American Revolution?
Below are some of the key causes of the American Revolution in the order they occurred. The Founding of the Colonies. French and Indian War. Taxes, Laws, and More Taxes.
What was Phase 1 of the Revolutionary War?
I. THE NEW ENGLAND PHASE: April 1775-Spring 1776 Battles of Lexington and Concord (18-19 April 1775). B. Washington’s Siege of Boston (April 1775 to 7-17 March 1776).
Is there a glossary for the American Revolution?
This American Revolution glossary contains definitions of key terms and concepts related to events in America between 1763 and 1789. Words from L to Z. This glossary has been written and compiled by Alpha History authors. If you would like to suggest an important term or concept for inclusion in this glossary, please contact Alpha History.
What did the Patriot mean in the American Revolution?
A ‘Patriot’ is a colloquial term for a person who supported the American Revolution. Popular sovereignty is an Enlightenment-era political concept. It suggests that the authority of a government comes from the consent of the people, rather than from God or the government itself.
Who are the Loyalists in the American Revolution?
A Loyalist is a person who remained faithful to the monarch or old regime during the American Revolution. Loyalists could be British officials or American-born colonists who did not support the revolution. Loyalists were also referred to as ‘Tories’ or ‘King’s-men’.
What was the name of the Congress during the American Revolution?
A congress is a formal meeting of representatives or delegates. In the context of the American Revolution, it can refer to the first Continental Congress (1774), the second Continental Congress (1775), the Confederation Congress (1777-89) or the United States Congress (1789 onwards).