In this lesson, you will review the issues and events surrounding the American Revolution and analyze the political or economic characteristics of each one.

From 1775 to 1783, thirteen colonies in America were embroiled in a battle with Great Britain in which colonists fought for their independence from the British government.

Source: Surrender of Cornwallis: at York-Town Va. Oct. 1781, Nathaniel Currier, Library of Congress

There were several clashes between the militias of the colonies and the British army. Many issues surrounded the American Revolution. Some of the issues were political in nature; these issues were related to government, conflict-resolution, and decision making between the American colonists and the British government. There were also economic issues that surrounded the American Revolution. These issues involved, for the most part, actions by the British government that impacted the economy of the colonies.

In the following sections, you will examine the characteristics of both types of issues and learn how it led to the American Revolution.