During the 1760s and early 1770s, relations between the Thirteen Colonies and Britain became increasingly strained, primarily because of resentment of the British Parliament's attempts to govern and tax American colonists without their consent. This was summarised at the time by the slogan "No taxation without representation", a perceived violation of the guaranteed Rights of Englishmen. The American Revolution began with rejection of Parliamentary authority and moves towards self-government. In response Britain sent troops to reimpose direct rule, leading to the outbreak of war in 1775. The following year, in 1776, the United States declared independence. The entry of France to the war in 1778 tipped the military balance in the Americans' favour and after a decisive defeat at Yorktown in 1781, Britain began negotiating peace terms. American independence was acknowledged at the Peace of Paris in 1783. COUNT 5
QSN1 British relations with which area became strained in the 1760s-1770s? ANS1 the Thirteen Colonies QSN2 What was the American colonists' anti-tax slogan? ANS2 "No taxation without representation" QSN3 When did the US declare independence? ANS3 1776 QSN4 When did France enter the American Revolution war? ANS4 1778 QSN5 When did Britain recognize American independence? ANS5 1783