GCSE EdExcel British America, 1713–83: Empire and Revolution

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Description: This compelling course examines the dramatic transformation of the thirteen British colonies in North America, tracing their journey from integral parts of the British Empire to the formation of an independent nation. Covering the period from 1713 to 1783, we will explore the forces of expansion, cooperation, and, ultimately, political rupture that culminated in the American War of Independence.We begin by examining British colonial society in the mid-18th century. You will study the diverse economies of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies, the nature of self-governance, and the complex social hierarchy, including the expanding institution of slavery and the impact of the Great Awakening. We will also investigate the relationship between the colonists, Native American groups, and European rivals, particularly during the Seven Years' War (or French and Indian War, 1756–63), which fundamentally altered the power dynamic in North America.The core of the course focuses on the growing Imperial Crisis after 1763. We will analyze how Britain's attempts to assert greater control and raise revenue from the colonies, through acts like the Stamp Act, the Townshend Acts, and the Intolerable Acts, led to increasingly radical forms of colonial resistance. You will study key events such as the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, and analyze the intellectual shift from arguing for 'No taxation without representation' to demanding outright independence.The final section is dedicated to the American War of Independence (1775–1783). We will examine the military conflict, the crucial role of political figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and the profound significance of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. We will also assess the factors that contributed to the American victory and the cha
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