WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -When the Revolutionary War began in 1775, the colonies chose Washington to be the commander in chief of the Continental Army to fight the British. The war was long and difficult but the colonists finally won independence in 1783.

Detailed explanation-2: -Those who favored independence from Great Britain were called Patriots. Those who wished that the Colonies remain tied to Great Britain were known as Loyalists. Americans who elected not to choose a side were called Neutrals.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the early 1770s, more and more colonists became convinced that Parliament intended to take away their freedom. In fact, the Americans saw a pattern of increasing oppression and corruption happening all around the world. Parliament was determined to bring its unruly American subjects to heel.

Detailed explanation-4: -Patriots, also known as Whigs, were the colonists who rebelled against British monarchial control. Their rebellion was based on the social and political philosophy of republicanism, which rejected the ideas of a monarchy and aristocracy – essentially, inherited power.