The Wars for American Independence: The Revolutionary War in Four Minutes

John Adams believed that the American Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the American people, reflected in their attitudes and sentiments. The war for independence was part of this revolution, but not its sole manifestation. By 1815, the United States had defeated England.

The Seven Years War was a global conflict between England and France in 1754, known as the French and Indian War in North America. It marked the first global conflict in world history.

The American Revolution The French Indian War led to Britain imposing taxes on the American colonists, leading to public protests and a full-blown war. George Washington's leadership was crucial in winning the war, and in 1783 England relinquished her 13 colonies. The key issue at that time was whether the colonies were independent nations or one united state.

Establishment of US Constitution In 1787, delegates from the states met in Philadelphia to fix the Articles of Confederation but ended up scrapping them completely and establishing a new framework of government - the US Constitution with its stirring preamble 'We The People'.

The War of 1812: A Fight for Independence