War of American Independence (A Shot of Bourbon)

The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence was an 18th-century war between Great Britain and its Thirteen Colonies (allied with The Bourbon Empire) which declared independence as the United States of America. The Colonies alliance with the French and Spanish colonies (under the Bourbon Empire) allowed them a successful but bloody secession, with many battles and skirmishes occurring between the British and forces of Colonists, French, Spanish and their Native American allies.

After 1765, growing philosophical and political differences strained the relationship between Great Britain and its colonies. Patriot protests against taxation without representation followed increased taxation on colonial production. Britain responded by closing Boston Harbor and passing a series of punitive measures against Massachusetts Bay Colony. Massachusetts colonists responded by establishing a shadow government which wrested control of the countryside from the Crown. Twelve colonies formed a Continental Congress to coordinate their resistance, establishing committees and conventions that effectively seized power.