British America, 1713–83: empire and revolution
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British America, 1713–83, was a period marked by imperial expansion, economic growth, and growing colonial unrest. Following the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, Britain secured territorial gains in North America, strengthening its empire. The colonies developed economically through agriculture, trade, and slavery, creating diverse societies. However, increasing British control and taxation after the French and Indian War (1754–63) fueled tensions. Colonial resistance grew, culminating in the American Revolution (1775–83). This conflict challenged British authority, leading to the independence of the United States and transforming the political landscape of British America. The era highlights the complexities of empire, economy, and revolution.
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What this lesson contains
The British colonies in 1713
Tensions among social groups
British American Trade: Empire and Revolution
‘Black Sam’ and ‘Blackbeard’: Notorious Pirates of British America
The suppression of piracy
The ‘Atlantic triangle’Preview not available
Tobacco and Rice Plantations: The Role of SlaveryPreview not available
Slavery and SocietyPreview not available
Slave Revolts in British AmericaPreview not available
New York Conspiracy, 1741Preview not available
Smuggling and Trade Problems in British AmericaPreview not available
Religious Revivals in British AmericaPreview not available
Enlightenment: significancePreview not available
Enlightenment: learningPreview not available
Benjamin FranklinPreview not available
King George’s War, 1744–48Preview not available
French and Indian War, 1754–63Preview not available
Significance of the French and Indian WarPreview not available
Relations with BritainPreview not available
Opposition to the Sugar Act, 1764Preview not available
Pontiac's Rebellion: A Colonial UprisingPreview not available
The Paxton BoysPreview not available
The Stamp Act, 1765Preview not available
The Boston Tea PartyPreview not available
The Continental CongressPreview not available
The Declaration of Independence, 1776Preview not available
Key American VictoriesPreview not available
Key Features of the ConflictPreview not available
Key Factors of the ConflictPreview not available
The Peace of Paris, 1783Preview not available
Consequences of the WarPreview not available
War and the LoyalistsPreview not available