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In this article, the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans," with occasional references to "Patriots," "Whigs," "Rebels" or "Revolutionaries." Colonists who supported the British in opposing the Revolution are usually referred to as "Loyalists" or "Tories." (See section 2 below for a detailed explanation.) The geographical area of the thirteen colonies that both groups shared is often referred to simply as "America."The American Revolution refers to the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen Colonies of North America overthrew the governance of the British Empire and collectively became the nation of the United States of America. In this period, the colonies broke away to form self-governing independent states and then united to defend that seperation in the armed conflict known as the American Revolutionary War (or the "American War of Independence"), between 1775 and 1783. This resulted in the states' Declaration of Independence in 1776, and victory on the battlefield in October 1781. The revolutionary era began in 1763, when the French military threat to British North American colonies ended. Adopting the policy that the colonies should pay an increased proportion of the costs associated with keeping them in the Empire, Britain imposed a series of taxes followed by other laws that proved extremely unpopular. Because the colonies lacked elected representation in the governing British Parliament many colonists considered the laws to be illegitimate and a violation of their rights as Englishmen. Beginning in 1772, Patriot groups began to create committees of correspondence, which would lead to their own Provincial Congress in each of most of the colonies. In the course of two years, the Provincial Congresses or their equivalents effectively replaced the British ruling apparatus in the former colonies, culminating in 1774 with the unifying Continental Congress. After Patriot protests in Boston over British attempts to assert authority, the British sent combat troops, the states mobilized their militias, and fighting broke out in 1775. Although Loyalists were estimated to comprise 15-20% of the population,[1] throughout the war the Patriots generally controlled 80-90% of the territory; the British could hold only a few coastal cities for any extended period of time. In 1776, representatives from each of the original thirteen independent states voted unanimously to adopt a Declaration of Independence, by which they established the United States. The Americans formed an alliance with France in 1778 that evened the military and naval strengths, later bringing Spain and the Dutch Republic into the conflict by their own alliance with France. Two main British armies were captured by the Continental Army, at Saratoga in 1777 and Yorktown in 1781, leading to peace with the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
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1. Review-Get Out of Our House: Revolution!
October 30, 2008
Get Out of Our House: Revolution!, Tim Cox, 2008, ISBN 9781934454039
To say that the American people do not think that Congress is doing a good job is a huge understatement. This book provides an interesting proposal to change that.
The first step is to visit http://www.goooh.com ("Get Out of Our House"). It costs money to sign up at the site, to weed out those who are not serious. Those who are serious will have to answer over 100 questions about how they will vote on various issues. They are Yes/No questions, designed to provide no political wiggle room. If enough people from a c... (read more)
Author: Paul Lappen
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2. Atlanta Real Estate: Decatur for Shopping with Grace
August 30, 2008
Decatur is nestled just six miles east of Atlanta’s commercial hub. The area is named after an icon of the US navy, Commodore Stephen Decatur who was the first American military hero not involved in the American Revolution. He was involved in the War of 1812 and the Barbary Wars.
It is now a booming district of 20,000 residents that offers you one of the best shopping experiences in the state of Georgia together with some great restaurants and art galleries. The place truly has something for everyone. Its wonderful array of amenities and quality housing has made Decatur real estate very ... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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3. Two Historic Attractions In New York City That Are Worth Noting
August 12, 2008
The Statue of Liberty originated in France. Over 100 years ago, France decided to give it away to the United States. They did it to symbolize their friendship that started and had continued during the American Revolution. Since then, the Statue of Liberty has been known to represent freedom and democracy for the United States as well as keeping the friendship with France.
This New York attraction is one of the most popular, especially in the summer time. In order to get there, you are required to take a ferry to either Liberty Island or Ellis Island, which is in close proximity to the... (read more)
Author: Eddie Frank
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4. The Atkins Diet Reemeges
July 30, 2008
Dr.Robert Atkins addressed his own weight condition from a diet he read in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Realizing the benefits of the diet he followed Atkins later popularized the idea as The Atkins Diet in a series of books, starting with Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution in 1972. The Atkins Diet or just 'Atkins' is a well known low carbohydrate diet. How Atkins Diet Works The Atkins Diet states we can change our metabolism and lose weight easily simply by eating foods high in protein and fat and limiting foods high in carbohydrate. Consuming a high level of carbohydr... (read more)
Author: jeff behar
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5. Many American high school graduates are unprepared for the work world or college
July 24, 2008
Many American high school graduates are unprepared for the work world or college, according to a recent survey, and at least one education association says a shift in high school programs, challenging curriculum and continued focus on a federal vocational education, training designed to advance individuals' general proficiency, especially in relation to their present or future occupations. The term does not normally include training for the professions Development Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the apprenticeship system and the home were the principal sources of vocational education. g... (read more)
Author: Harpreet Kaur
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6. Budget Friendly Discount Washington DC Hotels
July 17, 2008
Washington DC is the nice place to visit. This capital city of the United States of America is named after the first President of United States and military leader of American Revolution, George Washington. The importance of this city cannot be ignored. Because most of the Head Quarters of World’s various famous organizations are located here. The city is not only popular for being the home of trade and commerce but also blessed with the beauty of Mother Nature. The rivers like Anacostia River and Potomac River flow in this land of natural beauties.
You need not to be a world famous cele... (read more)
Author: Megha Poddar
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