Summary of Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution: Crash Course World History #28

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The American Revolution was a time of upheaval and conflict in which colonists fought for their independence from the British government. The main way they protested taxes was by boycotting British products. The Declaration of Independence, which was drafted by the Continental Congress, is considered to be the main achievement of the Revolution. The Revolution resulted in the establishment of individual rights and equality, which set the stage for further progress in the United States.

• 00:00:00 The American Revolution was a time of turmoil and conflict in which colonists fought for their independence from the British government. The main way they protested taxes was by boycotting British products. Committees of Correspondence were created to enforce the boycotts and help coordinate the resistance. The Declaration of Independence, which was drafted by the Continental Congress, is considered to be the main achievement of the Revolution.
• 00:05:00 The American Revolution was a break from an imperial monarchy, fought to gain freedom and equality for all Americans. While the revolution was successful in many ways, it didn't result in a complete overturn of social order as the French Revolution did. The main successes of the revolution were the establishment of individual rights and equality, which set the stage for further progress in the United States.
• 00:10:00 In this Crash Course World History video, the crash course team discusses the American Revolution, which was a revolution led by Americans against British rule. The main values that the revolutionaries fought for - such as equality and human rights - continue to be important topics of discussion around the world, particularly in America.