America's relationship with Great Britain

Definition

America's relationship with Great Britain refers to the political, economic, and social interactions between the American colonies and their ruling mother country during this time period. It encompasses issues such as governance, trade regulations, and cultural ties.

Related terms

Treaty of Paris (1783): The treaty that officially ended the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States and recognized American independence.

Proclamation Line of 1763: A boundary established by King George III that prohibited American colonists from settling westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains.

Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts): A series of British laws passed in response to the Boston Tea Party, which were meant to punish the colonists and assert British authority.