Question

Write a short note.

The American Independence movement.

Answer 1

1. The ‘Stamp Act’ (1765) made it obligatory to purchase special stamps for important documents.
2. British colonies in America like Virginia, Massachusetts put up resistance against the Stamp Act and also other restrictions imposed on the colonies.
3. On 5th March 1770, some people were shot down by British soldiers, in Boston, a port city in Massachusetts.
4. In 1774, a meeting of the congress was called at Philadelphia.
5. In this meeting known as the ‘First Continental Congress’ a strong opposition was expressed to the import of British goods.
6. It was also decided to boycott British goods. These events ultimately gave a momentum to the American independence movement against European powers.
7. Thirteen colonies in America came together and declared independence from Great Britain.