Revolution: The Rise And Fall Of The American Revolution

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“Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” - John Parker. Revolution is a dynamic process whose consequences no one can anticipate. The American colonies in 1765 were surprised by the new taxes that were being presented from the Parliament. This caused a rebellion that lead to a complete separation from Great Britain that once the colonistshad loved because of their powerful government that viewed them as equals and largely left alone to do what they wanted. Little over a decade, conflict began to occur with the British and Patriots in the Spring of 1775 in Massachusetts. Yet, there was no discussion of independence or revolution then. The initial goals of the colonists in 1775 were to gain their initial…show more content…
On January 10,1776, Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense’’ is published in Philadephia. This 50 page pamphlet is highly critical of King George III and it attacks allegiance to Monarchy in principle while it provided strong documents for American independence. “We have it in our power to begin the world anew.. American shall make a stand, not for herself alone, but for the world,” Paine states and due to continuing actions of the Parliament, many who disliked it, such a Thomas Paine, had been tired of it. Members of the Philadelphia Congress, instructed by their respective colonies, gradually edged toward a clean break; on June 7, 1776, fiery Richard Henry Lee of Virginia moved that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states…” after considerable debate, the motion was adopted nearly a month later, on July 2, 1776. The passing of Lee’s resolution was the formal “declaration” of independence by the American colonies and technically this was all that was needed to cut the British tie. An important rupture of this kind called for some formal explanation and an inspirational appeal was also needed to enlist other British colonies in the Americas, to invite assistance from foreign nations, and to rally resistance at home. On July 4 of 1776, the Continental Congress formally endorses Thomas Jefferson’s statement on…show more content…
Due to this, the Virginia Plan was created by James Madison. Also, the New Jersey Plan which was written by William Paterson of NJ of Virginia. These plans would replace the weak government under the Articles of Confederation with a strong central government with the power to make laws binding upon the states. This would establish three separate branches which are the Legistlative Branch, the Executive Branch and the Judicial Branch. Legistlative Branch was to make laws, the Executive Branch is to enforce the laws, and the Judicial Brance is to interpret the laws. The Consititution banned states from being completely independent from one another but still be able to have their rights in independence for the people. Though these branches had remanded in the plans, it also followed into the Constitution. This new government would allow for a republic to rule, where the people had the oppurtunity to voice for themselves and to be heard that would respectfully benefit everyone in the country, and not just the majority. Peple had feared the Constitution, as it could potentially threaten their rights and properties. It gave a leading control of the government and helping themselves before any others, as it created a model Parliament that would abuse than serve, that moved the freedom that
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