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Are the Civil War and the war for independence the same?

They are NOT the same. However Civil war may pave way for Independence like Bangladesh. And civil war may not lead to independence at all. After Independence civil war may happen like US of America, which did not result in another spell of Independence. The American War of Independence in 1775 was a civil war. The colonists were British just as much as the British in Barbados or the Isle of Wight. The only became "Americans" after they had gained their independence and been recognised as a new country.


Why is Abraham Lincoln such an important figure in African American history?

Abraham Lincoln was an important figure in African-American history because he was the president who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, allowing all slaves to be free.


Where did the townshend acts happen?

So basically the Townshend Acts happened because a general court dude put taxes on many important items the colonists needed to live.


In 1776 what event happen this year?

In 1776, the American Revolutionary War was underway, and a significant event was the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. This document, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson, proclaimed the thirteen American colonies' separation from British rule and articulated the principles of individual rights and government by consent. The Declaration marked a pivotal moment in American history, laying the foundation for the United States as an independent nation.


What happen in 1588 in American history?

The Spanish Armada was defeated