Revolutionary War in America Background and causes of the war
The United Kingdoms power in North America was at its height in 1763, only 12 years before the Revolutionary War began. The United Kingdom had just defeated France in the French and Indian War (1754-1763). The treaty that ended the war gave the United Kingdom almost all of Frances territory in North America. ... For more information, see Colonial life in America. ... But after the French and Indian War ended in 1763, the British government sought to tighten its control over the colonies. The war had drained the United Kingdoms treasury and left a huge debt. ... However, the United Kingdom planned to station troops in America to defend the colonies western frontier. ... " A few months later, the Revolutionary War broke out.