The colonists already felt independent because of their hands-off relations with the Crown, a relationship known as salutary neglect. Any attempts to reassert control of the colonies aggravated them because of this system. Another event that contributed to their feeling of independence was the Glorious Revolution of 1688. During this revolution, King James the II was overthrown by Protestant factions and the Crown fell to William and Mary. Since the King was gone, the result was looser governance over the colonies. However, England began to proclaim the end of salutary neglect and intended to intrude upon colonial affairs more pointedly. Colonists knew there would be trouble.
In 1760, England began its attempts to rein in the colonies. That …show more content…
The Continental Army was able to do so by offering large bounties of land to induce men to enlist, and eventually reducing service terms to three months. The first phase of the war took place in New England from 1774 to 1777. This phase was viewed as police action since it represented England’s attempts to bring their colonial upstart back into line. The second began in 1776 and was fought in the Middle Colonies. This was when more traditional battles took place. The last phase of the revolution was fought in the South and led to guerrilla warfare. The colonists’ strategy was to run, survive, and attack only when they were convinced of victory. Aside from their fighting style, their environment contributed greatly to their victory since the British weren’t accustomed to …show more content…
But, it also unified them in a sense of what it was to be an American. For them, they strongly believed in democracy and fighting for political independence. The war also triggered the abolition of slavery. Although it was slow it was slow and gradual, progress was made. Virginia and Maryland eventually made it easier for owners to simply free their slaves. The most dramatic move was in 1777 when Vermont outlawed slavery; and in 1790, all states except Georgia and South Carolina outlawed the importation of slaves from abroad. As for the natives, they were worse off after the war than before it. Disease and violence had decimated tribes and by the end of the war, nearly one-third of the Iroquois nation was dead. To add insult to injury, they also had to contend with an expanding nation that respected no western boundary and answered to no governmental authority. Despite the important roles that women had during the war, they still lost out politically and couldn't own
In 1760, England began its attempts to rein in the colonies. That …show more content…
The Continental Army was able to do so by offering large bounties of land to induce men to enlist, and eventually reducing service terms to three months. The first phase of the war took place in New England from 1774 to 1777. This phase was viewed as police action since it represented England’s attempts to bring their colonial upstart back into line. The second began in 1776 and was fought in the Middle Colonies. This was when more traditional battles took place. The last phase of the revolution was fought in the South and led to guerrilla warfare. The colonists’ strategy was to run, survive, and attack only when they were convinced of victory. Aside from their fighting style, their environment contributed greatly to their victory since the British weren’t accustomed to …show more content…
But, it also unified them in a sense of what it was to be an American. For them, they strongly believed in democracy and fighting for political independence. The war also triggered the abolition of slavery. Although it was slow it was slow and gradual, progress was made. Virginia and Maryland eventually made it easier for owners to simply free their slaves. The most dramatic move was in 1777 when Vermont outlawed slavery; and in 1790, all states except Georgia and South Carolina outlawed the importation of slaves from abroad. As for the natives, they were worse off after the war than before it. Disease and violence had decimated tribes and by the end of the war, nearly one-third of the Iroquois nation was dead. To add insult to injury, they also had to contend with an expanding nation that respected no western boundary and answered to no governmental authority. Despite the important roles that women had during the war, they still lost out politically and couldn't own