Describe the reasons for the American Revolution.

1) Describe the reasons for the American Revolution. Carefully include the Initial Rift, Acts of the King, and the very first episodes of confrontation between the American colonists and the British soldiers.
2) Describe the reasons why the American colonists were able to obtain their independence from the British Empire. Carefully include the disadvantages and advantages that the American colonists had during their struggle against Britain.
3) Once the Americans achieved their independence from Britain, what did they do with it? Carefully include the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights in your discussion.