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The American Revolution (1775--1783) saw Britain's thirteen American colonies rebel against British rule and establish the United States of America. The revolution had a profound impact on ideas about liberty, democracy, and the rights of the people, influencing reform movements in Britain and across the world.
By the mid-18th century, Britain's thirteen colonies in North America had a combined population of over 2 million. The colonists were largely self-governing, with their own elected assemblies, but they were subject to British trade regulations and taxation.
| Key Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colonial assemblies | Each colony had an elected assembly that managed local affairs |
| Trade regulations | The Navigation Acts required colonies to trade primarily with Britain |
| Taxation | The British Parliament could levy taxes on the colonies, but the colonists had no MPs in Parliament |
| "Salutary neglect" | For much of the 18th century, Britain had left the colonies largely to govern themselves |
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