Explain how the American War of Independence deprived Great Britain of one empire, but it strengthened the foundations of another. (10 marks, 150 words)

American War of Independence freed up the 13 British colonies and made way for rule of law in America.

American War deprived great Britain of one Empire

↓ control over Americas lost

↓ Atlantic Ocean trade supremacy lost

↓ led to Rule of law in USA

However it strengthened the Britain's foundations else where

↓ led to. reform its colonial methods

↓ stringent measures

↓ controlled dissent suppression

↓ uformed a Blue water Navy (strongest)

↓ drained wealth systematically

↓ Curbed free trade

↓ created economic dependency

Canada

American War of Independence acted as a lesson for Great Britain where after it strengthened its political and economic misfortunes to exploit its colonies.