The American Revolutionary War, a defining moment in history, was a
conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen North American colonies.
This war, fought between 1775 and 1783, marked the birth of the United
States of America.
Tensions between the colonies and the British
crown had been simmering for years due to a series of acts imposed by
the British Parliament, including the Stamp Act and the Tea Act.
Colonists felt their rights as Englishmen were being violated, leading
to growing resentment.
The war ignited after the Battles of
Lexington and Concord in April 1775. Key figures like George Washington
emerged as leaders of the Continental Army, while Thomas Jefferson
drafted the Declaration of Independence, a powerful document outlining
the colonists' reasons for seeking freedom.
The war was marked
by significant turning points, including the Battles of Saratoga, which
convinced France to ally with the Americans, and the Battle of Yorktown,
where the British surrendered, effectively ending the conflict.
Key Events
1765: Stamp Act imposed, sparking
widespread protest.
1773: Boston Tea Party, a bold act of defiance.
1775: Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the start of the war.
1776: Declaration of Independence adopted.
1777: Battles of Saratoga,
a crucial American victory.
1778: France enters the war as an ally of
the United States.
1781: Battle of Yorktown, leading to British
surrender.
1783: Treaty of Paris officially recognizes the United
States.
The war was a deeply divisive period for many families,
including the Douglas clan. While some Douglases remained loyal to the
British Crown, others embraced the cause of American independence. The
conflict often pitted family members against each other, creating a
painful legacy for those involved.
The Treaty of Paris, signed
in 1783, formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.
The war's outcome had far-reaching implications, inspiring revolutions
around the world and establishing the United States as a global power.
The principles of liberty, equality, and self-governance
enshrined in the Declaration of Independence continue to shape the
nation and inspire people worldwide.
Douglas Participants
(on both sides)
Among those who were involved in the war were:
Col John Douglas
Col
William Douglas
North
Carolina participants
Admiral Sir Charles Douglas of Carr
Lt General Robert Douglas
Admiral Hon. Charles Powell Douglas-Hamilton
Captain Sir Andrew Snape Douglas RN
General Robert Douglas, C.B.
George
Douglass of Amity
Captain Daniel Douglass
James Douglas
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