The American War of Independence — Question 9

Significance of the American Revolution can be summarised as follows:

1. It led to the independence of 13 American colonies, Which joined together to form the USA.
2. It affirmed the principles of democracy and liberty.
3. It resulted in the emergence of federalism.
4. It gave the Americans several rights like freedom of speech, religion and justice.
5. The American Revolution gave birth to the democratic system which gave the Americans the right to vote.
6. It marked the defeat of imperialism and the birth of nationalism.
7. It infused a new vigour into the anti-colonial struggle in other parts of the world.