THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THOMAS PAINES COMMON SENSE
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hardships
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struggles
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obstacles
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mistreatment
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Detailed explanation-1: -What do Americans really think about Britons? If a recent survey is to be believed, Yanks have the impression that British people are proper, friendly, uptight and obsessed with the Royal Family. The poll of 1, 000 Americans suggests Britons are also reserved and witty – when visitors can understand what they’re saying.
Detailed explanation-2: -They fought the British because of unfair taxes. They fought because they didn’t have self-government. When the American colonies formed, they were part of Britain. Britain increased taxes for colonists on things they bought and used every day, like tea.
Detailed explanation-3: -Following the end of the American Revolution in 1783, the United Kingdom officially recognized American independence, and in 1785 our two countries established diplomatic relations.