GS1 · 10 marks · 150 words

Explain how the American War of Independence deprived Great Britain of one empire, but it strengthened the foundations of another.

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Syllabus: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.

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Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10 · CSE 2025 · 111 wordsTheir whole copy

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The American War of Independence from 1775-83 led to the establishment of one of the earliest democracy in world via gaining freedom of 13 colonies from British rule. However, American War of Independence strengthened the foundation of another empire in the World.

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on the east coast of North America.

  • 2. Triangular trade (across America, Europe and Africa) was halted.
    1. British lost access to tropical crops such as long-staple cotton, sugar etc.
    1. Lost market for selling its tea etc.

However, American War of Independence strengthened the foundation of another empire in the World.

  1. British shifted its focus on India and colonies in Africa.
  2. The period saw Industrial Revolution in England
  3. Influenced French Revolution and rise of Napolean Bonaparte in 1799.
  4. Spread of nationalism to other countries, leading to German and Italy unification in 1871.
  5. USA emerged as the global superpower in 20th century

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The ideals of "No taxation without Representation" inspired Indian nationalist in their freedom struggle.

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