Civil Liberties Of The American Revolution

  Have any of you guys wonder why the Colonists went to war with England? Well most people say it is for freedom. Others say it was for economic rights. Well, they are half right. The colonists fought in the Revolutionary war for civil liberties. After the French and Indian war England had a big debt from the war. They needed a way to pay all the debt. So they taxed all the Colonists to get money. The Colonists were furious about these acts and taxes. They refuse to pay these taxes, England was getting angry with the colonists, so they put Intolerable Acts on the colonists. Intolerable Acts are acts that are hard to endure and offensive. The Colonists had enough of England pushing them around,so

The American Revolution was about America wanting to secede from Britain, to govern themselves as a new union, the United States of America, it would negate any ties they had to Britain and would solve the taxation without representation, No, the American Revolution was not a radical overturn of government, it was America fighting for their freedom of Britain so they could be one union instead of always referred to as the colonies, to get rid of the relentless taxes that were being

The American Revolution changed American politically by allowing the people to be governed by representation, a central government, and a state government. Americans wanted a government different from the one of England so they created their own. Document I, informs us from a Federalists point of view that abuses of government must be controlled, the need of control of

The American Revolution arises when the British wanted to make money off of the colonists. Also by the French and Indian war leaving the British in debt, the Boston boycott imposed by merchants, and George Washington's protest, “No Taxation Without Representation”. Some goals include, ending mercantilism to mother country, people wanted a say in their government, to have a democracy, and independence. In result it was the first time a colony overthrew its mother country, Americans argued that they aren't offered the same rights. It started up new taxes and reverse salutary neglect policy, women of Boston refused to buy goods, and resolutions before Virginia House of Burgesses.

The Revolution released the potential for America to become very democratic; allowing space for political and social struggles to spread ideas of freedom and challenge the old way of doing things. Ideas of liberty invigorated attacks on both British and domestic American foundations and so did the beliefs of equality in the Declaration of Independence, which caused many in society who were seen as the substandard bunch such as women, slaves and free blacks to question the sanction of their superiors.

Even though there are a lot of good things that came out of the Revolution, there are still some things that weren’t that revolutionary. Like in Document 4, The poor still weren’t politically equal and in Document 6, the African American that went to school felt like people didn’t want him there and that he thought no one will be friends or work with him because he’s African. Even though everyone was treated as equal, some people still felt that Africans and poor people should be separated from the rich and white people. But all that would change in the future all because of the American

No more are there noblemen or powerful landowners born above the rest. “...all men are created equal;” (Doc. 2). No more unjust laws brought upon the citizens by a crooked government. “...governments [derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed…” (Doc. 2). If the words of the Declaration of Independence doesn’t convince you that a great political change has happened, then the fact that the Patriots destroyed the statue of their King in Central Park should (Doc. 1). Perhaps more important, the Americans’ success in claiming their freedom from the British threatened empires and kingdoms around the world. When the people in many countries heard of the Revolution and what could be won from the rulers, most kings and dictators were forced to hand over basic rights to the citizens in fear of a revolution of their own, but to no avail. France came first, but also the Caribbean, the South American countries, and West India revolted, and so did many other countries in Europe (Coleman. Why Do We Study American History?). To be short, The United States’ Revolution influenced most if not all European countries’ political system for the better. How’s that for

How were American victories, significant to the American Revolution? The American Revolution was a war between America and Britain, in which the Americans fought for their freedom from Britain. The idea was proposed by John Hancock of Boston, the governor of Massachusetts, who advised to the colonies to break free from Britain and become the United States of America (Fradin). However, before the battles have begun, Paul Revere and his midnight ride warned everyone in Lexington and Concord that the British are coming. With this event, it led up to the first American victory of the American Revolution, which was the Battle of Concord, northwest of Boston from about 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., on April 19, 1775. Another American victory battle was

Many people often have the debate about whether or not the American Revolution was conservative or radical. The revelation caused many changes within the colonies, but still nothing changed for the people who needed change the most. The oppression of women during this time period was still prominent in American society. Along with this there was also the oppression of African Americans. Power was kept in the hands of people that already held a voice.

The American Revolution was an important sequence of events over a period of time that has affected early American society up to today’s modern society. It all started with the Revolutionary War, which led to the Declaration of Independence from Britain, and in turn created a reason for America to write the Constitution and develop their own government. Ideas of equality became a major point of the Revolution, and although it wasn’t very quick to happen, ideas eventually spread throughout the colonies, giving the equality that poor to middle classes, African American slaves, and women deserved.

(Is it okey if I will start my paragraph with my thesis? My classmates suggested me to put a background information before; however, I have it after my thesis. ) The American Revolution was not a war, rather a fight over unfair taxes and denied social rights. During the Revolution that happened in 1763 until 1783, patriot colonists fought over loyalist British taxes, that later brought into freedom and unfair social rights. Countless number of people have died in agony during the battles and boycotts that in the end brought independence for colonists, however, not to everyone. Men colonists needed to fight against powerful Great Britain to

During the Revolutionary War many Americans gave their property, their families, and their lives in exchange for freedom. Would you be willing to die so that someone else could be free? Would you give up all your precious and beloved possessions to a cause that seems hopeless and impossible? Is freedom really worth what it costs to obtain? Thomas Paine once said "those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it." So in other words men should fight if they wish to be free. Rab and the other minute

The American Revolution is typically looked at as a conservative movement, but it seems most of the actions taken were very radical. They were fighting to defend their rights, governed and natural. The American Revolution was as radical as any other revolution, in a special 18th century way, and this seems to hold true while looking at the new waves of thinking. It involves the Whigs and Tories, and while they are at opposite sides of the spectrum, they consecutively agreed to not address and higher-law principles so they would not have to rework their entire system.. The Revolution worked against this, and the parties chose to pretend it was not a serious movement and act, as they believed it would not take any effect. More people got involved and all aspects of life began to be questioned and revolutionized. The Revolution seems to be radical in a more definitive way as it caused segregation of beliefs, the Declaration of independence, and

Imagine a country where the government could do anything they wanted because it was simply their “right.” The revolution was caused by a series of events which were started by the king passing taxes on the colonists and enforcing laws which were violating the civilians natural rights. There has been an argument since the war started about whether the colonists were justified in declaring independence and breaking away from their home country. The American colonists were justified in waging war for independence against Britain because the british government ignored countless formal petitions sent, the government didn’t have the right to impose taxes on the settlers, and Britain waged war against the colonists.

Much like the French Revolution, the American Revolution was brought upon by the people who wanted a change. Growing numbers of immigrants added to the population in the lower and middle classes in the country, making overcrowding and poor conditions. As cities started to grow, the government- located across the ocean- decided to try and make changes, including larger taxes. The people in America did not like the idea of being ruled over by people so far away, so they began their search for new forms of authority. The people looked for independence, and their search led them to a war and the Revolution. As the country became free and independent, more and more changes were made. The Declaration of Independence was signed, and the Bill of Rights was issued. While it was largely political that change came from the American Revolution, it was America's people created, fought, and won the American Revolution, leading to a better life for them all.