This need for liberty sparked the desire to repel the British influence away from the colonies and start of with a clean slate, running the whole country by its own country, thus leading to the American Revolution in 1775. The French Indian War along with the Boston Tea Party were two major events that sparked the initiative of the revolution, but also the independent American mindset and the continuous establishment of acts caused
The American War- a Revolution or not? It is well argued by many historians that the great nation of the USA came into being by a civil war and not a revolution. A civil war is when two parties from opposite groups resort to force to decide who will govern a country. It might have partly been a civil war because it’s true that the Americans were fighting against the British. However it was the first time settlers of a colony had challenged their parent country and fought hard to win their independence, and by doing so set up a government with its own laws and constitutions- which is the perfect example of a revolution.
The Revolution and Social Change The war left the United States in a dark spot as they must settle two important issues as to what kind of society America was to become and what sort of government the new nation would possess. Social tensions exposed during the imperial crises of 1765-1775 were subsequently magnified along with the principles articulated in the Declaration of Independence and the dislocations caused by the war itself. 1. Egalitarianism Among White Males • By 1776, the anti-British movement that had persuaded many elites to maintain the appearance, if not the substance, of equality. • The war only helped efforts to erode the class differences between the gentry who held offices and the ordinary folk serving as privates.
ZINN CHAPTER 4 1. What is the thesis of this chapter? Around 1776, certain important people in the English colonies made a discovery that would prove enormously useful for the next two hundred years. They found that by creating a nation, a symbol, a legal unity called the United States, they could take over land, profits, and political power from favorites of the British Empire. In the process, they could hold back a number of potential rebellions and create a consensus of popular support for the rule of a new, privileged leadership.When we look at the American Revolution this way, it was a work of genius, and the Founding Fathers deserve the awed tribute they have received over the centuries.
The American Revolution’s Preventability When looking back at history, every possible scenario that could have happened is often considered. In the case of the American Revolution, the examination of numerous events that led to the Revolution poses the question: was the American Revolution preventable? Although there were many events leading to the Revolution that were preventable, the progression of these causes ultimately created an unbreakably strong urge amongst Americans for independence, and thus the Revolution began. With first Britain’s abuse of American civil liberties, then patriot propaganda, and finally the Olive Branch petition, it is clear that the American Revolution was unpreventable and, at the time, viewed as completely necessary. Because of the large debt left by the French and Indian War and the subsequent Seven Years War, Britain pushed a series of unwelcomed taxes and acts upon the American colonists that stripped them of their civil liberties.
He fought against Spanish rule in 1811 with the inspiration of George Washington. After eight long years, he brought an army together and crushed the Spanish army of Colombia. The occupation of his forces led to the Peninsular War, which gave the Spanish Creole an opportunity to gain independence from their mother country. This resulted in a series of revolutions that took place all over Spanish America. This revolution has a great impact and long-lasting implications on the countries in Latin America.
This fosters the fragmentation of society: communities fall apart, there are land disputes left and right, and seeing all of this, Britain begins to take firm control of its empire, passing the Proclamation of 1763. Among of this turmoil, the frontiersmen begin to feel misrepresented in the government. All this agitation breaks out in the delegitimization of the colonial authority, causing everyone to point fingers at Parliament, and more easily, King George III. However, British officials did, or could do, very little to ease the stress present. Another core cause examined is economic expansion.
Theresa Guin American History Mr. Ruiz November 28, 2011 The Loyalists The American Revolution was a remarkable event in the history of America. It was a war founded on the great ideals of freedom and justice for all. In this conflict, the British are the antagonists, the wealthy who wish only to preserve their own current standard of living and maintain their power over the colony they founded. As Americans, we embrace the notion that what lead to revolution were the high ideals and lofty principals of its leaders, as well it did. However, if history is to be truly understood, the entire framework of the time must be scrutinized.
History 109 Juli A. Jones 10/10/12 The American Revolution The American Revolution was one of the most significant events in American history, and also what determined the success of the United States today. It resulted on the end of British rule for most of the North American colonies, a time of progress for some, and dislocation for others. Events such as ratification of the Constitution of the United States, and the proclamation of independence marked this historical event. I believe that the American Revolution was primary an economic rebellion, due to the conflicts over taxation and representation in Parliament. Colonists believed that the English government was unfair and tyrannical.
The American Revolution was clearly more of a movement to implement enlightenment ideals. What can be perceived as conservative about the revolution is only its beginning, when the Colonists realized they needed to take action against the unfair taxation and the other things that separated them from the British. But that was merely what made them feel they needed to overthrow their government. The Declaration would’ve eventually come along anyway, still heavily based on Enlightenment ideals. Without those Enlightenment ideals it would’ve been believed that it was fine for the British to continue what they were doing.