Revolutionary War Consequences

The American Revolutionary War or the American War of Independence took place in 1775–1783, and originally was a conflict between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies, but later became an all-out war. Throughout the years, tensions had been building between colonists and the British Parliament. In an attempt to raise money in the colonies, the British government imposed several taxes on the colonies (notably the Stamp Act of 1765, the Townshend Tariffs of 1767 and the Tea Act of 1773).

These acts of injustice by the British parliament, enraged the colonists mainly because the colonist wanted a representative in the British Parliament and demanded the same rights as the other British people. Since the colonist knew that they would not be

It was made up by the colonies, and was created to revolt against the rule of Great Britain. The army was commanded under the commander-in-chief, General George Washington, who encouraged morale, and held together the army throughout the war. George Washington’s army was struggling. The army was ragtag, barely trained, half-starving and at times, even unequipped.

Before the outbreak of the war, there was no, set in stone, army and the colonies had relied upon the local militia who were made up of part time soldiers. When the American Revolutionary War began, the American colonies struggled to quickly form an army. The soldiers had no formal military experience, no uniforms, there was no established commanders or regiments, and also there was limited guns and ammo.

The British Army, on the other hand, had a powerful army ,as well, as a powerful navy. The British had enough ammo, guns, and clothing to last them throughout the entirety of the war. The British army was well disciplined and well trained. The British were well supported by German mercenaries, who made up a quarter of the armed forces of Great Britain. The Continental Army had no such allies at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, which meant they were