Revolutionary America: 1754-1800

1754. American colonists join forces (sort of ) with their British brethren to defeat France in the French and Indian War. But this victory ultimately spells defeat for the British Empire in North America. Increasing tensions, misunderstandings and ideological differences about the relationship between the Mother Country and her colonies pave a gradual road to revolution by 1775. Before the 19th century begins, Americans will transform from a loosely joined collection of colonies, to a tenuously connected confederation of states, and finally, to a coherent but still fragile nation.