‘America is lost!’ On the 250th anniversary, American independence from the British perspective
Stephen Goss
- Regions:
- South East, London, South West, Northern Ireland, East of England
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional historian
- Fee:
- Paid: £90.00
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 29th March 2025
- Tagged:
- Anglo-American Connections | America | British Empire | Independence
In 1776, Britain faced an unprecedented crisis. Thirteen of its American colonies had banded together and declared independence. While the story of the American Revolution is familiar, few consider it from the British perspective. Why was Britain implementing the policies that enraged the colonists? What were British attitudes towards American resistance? How did losing the Thirteen Colonies affect Britain's economy, trade, and politics at home? What became of the tens of thousands of loyalists in America that opposed independence?
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this talk explores how the American Revolution affected Britain politically, economically, and its standing internationally. It explains how the loss influenced Britain's subsequent colonial policy, leading to greater focus on India, Africa, and the Caribbean – ultimately redefining Britain's global role.
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