📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History

3.4.7 The American colonies and independence

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By the mid-18th century, Britain had established 13 colonies along the east coast of North America. The colonists became increasingly unhappy with British rule, particularly the imposition of taxes without representation in Parliament ('no taxation without representation'). In 1776, the colonies declared independence, and after a war (the American War of Independence), Britain recognised American independence in 1783.

Key Facts

  • 13 British colonies in North America
  • 'No taxation without representation' — key grievance
  • Independence declared 1776; recognised by Britain 1783
The American colonies and independence
Illustration: The American colonies and independence

📝 ملاحظات الدراسة

  • كانت الشكوى الرئيسية هي 'no taxation without representation' — ضرائب فُرضت دون تمثيل في Parliament.
    • 13 مستعمرة British في North America
    • 'No taxation without representation' — شكوى رئيسية
    • أُعلنت Independence عام 1776؛ اعترفت بها Britain عام 1783
  • أعلنت المستعمرات American Independence عام 1776.
    • 13 مستعمرة British في North America
    • 'No taxation without representation' — شكوى رئيسية
    • أُعلنت Independence عام 1776؛ اعترفت بها Britain عام 1783
  • اعترفت Britain باستقلال American عام 1783.
    • 13 مستعمرة British في North America
    • 'No taxation without representation' — شكوى رئيسية
    • أُعلنت Independence عام 1776؛ اعترفت بها Britain عام 1783

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