The American Revolution

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The paper describes the events leading up to the American war of independence citing "taxation without representation" as the main factor together with the Naval Act of 1696, the Sugar Act and Currency Act of 1764 and The Stamp Act of 1765. The paper then describes the start of the war in Lexington, Massachusetts fought by armed militia against the British and how volunteers organized to create the Continental Army under George Washington. The tactics used in the war are discussed and various victories and defeats are mentioned.

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"Tactics of the War of Independence comprised mostly linear formations: troops formed lines along the battlefield and operated in unison. The limitations of the non-rifled muskets led to volley shooting tactics. Men standing shoulder to shoulder in units two to three lines deep would shoot at enemy ranks. The goal was initially to break up and scatter the enemy so that charging with the bayonet became possible."

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