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The Colonist Surrender at the Battle of Yorktown
After almost a full month of aching and suffering, the British finally defeat the Colonists. After being surrounded for over a week, the British send some 20,000 soldiers to help in the battle. Charles Cornwallis was captured in Yorktown and some 8,000 soldiers were fighting throughout the battle. After 4,000 deaths of the British Army, 12,000 were sent to help out in the battle. By October 10th, 15,000 Colonist and French combined soldiers were dead, which made the Colonists Surrender. -
American Britain
After post American Revolution, Great Britain finally declared the Colonies of America as a new territory named American Britatin. American Britain ran on the British monarchy which meant American Britain obeyed the rules of King George the third. American Britain used a flag that resembled the United Kingdom's flag while adding 13 stars to represent the 13 original colonies. -
Freedom of Religion in American Britain
The practice or no practice of any religion became affective in 1784. The main reason people left Britain to settle in America was to be able to practice any religion they desired if they wanted to. In fear of an uproar of the people living in American Britain, the UK passed a law only in American Britain stating,"All those who wish to practice a religion or not to practice any religion will be allowed to only in the colonies of American Britain." -
Eli Whitney Invents Cotton Gin
The first cotton gin is patented by Eli Whitney. Most of American Britain is used for Agriculture and growing crops. The cotton gin allows for there to be greater cotton seperation productivity. This way things made from cotton are now made in more abundant packages with more cotton being produced. -
Louisiana Purchase
On April 30, 1803, Great Britain acquires France's claim to the territory of Louisiana. Great Britain paid a sum of 8,000,000 British Pounds and relieved France's debt at that time. Buying this territory was significant because it allowed American Britain to have better access of the Mississppi river; a vital transportation system. It also provided room for the expanding population and economy. -
The French Revolution
After seeing what happened to the Colonists in the Battle of Yorktown, the French were skeptical about challenging their French monarchy. Eventually they did and the war officially began in 1792 after the economic crisis that only became worst after the American Revolution and Seven Years' war. The French people along with their general Napolean Bonaparte managed to kill Louis XVI in 1796 and overthrow their monarchy in 1805. -
Charles Cornwallis Day Established
After a year after the great Charles Cornwallis dies, American Britain honors him by reserving a special day for him. Charles Cornwallis served in the American Revolution against the Colonists who tried to seperate from Great Britain while ultimately surrendering at the famous Battle of Yorktown. Charles Cornawallis was captured, but through his intelligence and the help of his army were able to devise a tactict that would later help them defeat the colonists. -
Spain Territory given to American Britatin
Spain sells South Eastern territory to American Britain for 15 million British Pounds. This marks a landmark in American Britain History because that region is filled with vast amounts of land for agriculture. This helps the American Britain help receive money after being lost in the American Revolution. -
American-Mexican War
In an attempt to expand westward, American Britain crossed Texas and were shot by the Mexican army. American Britain declared war on Mexico for the Texas Territory that was unproclaimed in 1829. The war only lasted for almost a year because Mexico had recently fought Spain for independence which meant they were running out of money to gain supplies and the Mexican population had significantly decreased from 1821 to 1829. -
Abolition of Slavery Act of 1833
Slavery was abolished inthe United Kingdom which therefore abolished it in American Britain on August first of1833. This made complete ownership of slaves cease in 1834, a year after the initial act. In 1783 an anti-slavery movement begun to try to abolish the slave trade in the United Kingdom which powered slavery to be diminished.
