The measures of two important revolutions held major contributions to their nation; these two revolutions are the French Revolution and the Philippines Revolution. ... Of all the revolutions studied in global history, the French Revolution and the Philippine Revolution has had the greatest social, economical and political impact. ... France was in debt from previous kings, supplying money for the American Revolution and extravagant spending by Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette. ... Some even questioned the structure of society from viewing the success of the American Revolution. ... ...

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The American Revolution: A Loyalist's Perspective Growing up, we are taught that the Revolutionary war was a necessary war with unmistakable objectives and was fervently fought by all Americans in an effort to rise up against the tyranny of British rule. We are taught to view the war as a Revolution, a fight for freedom, liberty and the right to own property, a fight that would, in the end, be beneficial to every American. In reality, the American Revolution was not supported or condoned by all American colonists, as we are sometimes led to believe. Although, there are no accurate...

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They simplify their standards of living and they begin to treat common people, the lower class, with respect. ... When they are denied this land, they begin to quarrel amongst themselves. ... All of a sudden they have been swept into "the people" by rhetoric of the Revolution. ... They begin to take up new settlements after being pushed off their land before and during the war. ... The Americans begin to push the Native Americans off the land on which they are settling. ...

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In Romans 13:1-7, it begins by stating "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities," (RSV). ... Wesley continues to talk about the reason that the defenders of the revolution hold, and why he objects it. ... Although this event in history and the history of the movement towards the American Revolution are very different in many ways, there are also many important principles that can be used in parallel in justifying the revolution. ... There was certainly enough reason for the colonies to begin a revolution, but the biggest controversy lied on the grounds of moral justificatio...

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The American Revolution was not primarily fought for independence. ... The American colonies, because of the nature of colonies, had a strained, equivocal relationship with Britain to begin with. ... The American and French Revolutions differed in the governing of the "new" country during and after their revolutions. ... Both the French and American revolutions opened the way for capitalism in these countries. ... The war itself encouraged growth of production in America, and brought in foreign investors.4 The American Revolution provided freedom of trade and shaped the future for a capit...

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The American Revolution was not primarily fought for independence. ... The American colonies, because of the nature of colonies, had a strained, equivocal relationship with Britain to begin with. ... The American and French Revolutions differed in the governing of the "new" country during and after their revolutions. ... Both the French and American revolutions opened the way for capitalism in these countries. ... The war itself encouraged growth of production in America, and brought in foreign investors.4 The American Revolution provided freedom of trade and shaped the future for a capit...

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The American Revolution: A Loyalist's Perspective Growing up, we are taught that the Revolutionary war was a necessary war with unmistakable objectives and was fervently fought by all Americans in an effort to rise up against the tyranny of British rule. We are taught to view the war as a Revolution, a fight for freedom, liberty and the right to own property, a fight that would, in the end, be beneficial to every American. In reality, the American Revolution was not supported or condoned by all American colonists, as we are sometimes led to believe. Although, there are no accurate ...

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We are taught to view the war as a Revolution, a fight for freedom, liberty and the right to own property, a fight that would, in the end, be beneficial to every American. In reality, the American Revolution was not supported or condoned by all American colonists, as we are sometimes led to believe. Although, there are no accurate numbers of how many American colonists remained "loyal" to the British during the American Revolution, it is indisputable that support for the war was far from universal. ... (Adams, 110) Due to these opposing forces within the colonies, the American "Revolution"...

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Proud soldiers united by a common goal fought the American Revolution. ... However, was the American Revolution really a revolution? ... On June 24, 1826 Jefferson spoke passionately about the American Revolution. ... When armed with this definition many are able to argue that the American Revolution was an obvious shift from English rule to American rule. ... However, when liberty and equality did begin to take shape, it did so ironically accompanied by slavery. ...

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American and French Revolutions The French Revolution was an indirect result of the American Revolution. The American Revolution began with colonists fighting against Great Britain's monarchial rule. ... In the end, the French Revolution did not end as successfully as the American Revolution. ... After these nobles were murdered, France begins to step ahead in the war and radicals quickly took over. ... Unlike the American Revolution, the French Revolution was more of a civil war. ...

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The dictionary definition for the American Revolution is; "the war between Great Britain and its American colonies, 1775-83, by which the colonies won their independence." ... Without the Revolution America would not be the country it is today, it was one of the most influential wars of all times. ... There were many different events that led up to the start of the American Revolution; some believe that class and economic conflicts were the major cause of the war. ... This fueled many American citizens to begin questioning the power Britain had over them. ... And so the American Revolution...

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It is safe to say that British government in its North American colonies was more efficient to begin with than that of Saint Domingue. Wood points emphasize in The Radicalism of the American Revolution that these Americans were prosperous compared to the rest the world. ... Compared to the Haitian revolution, the American was relatively peaceful. ... There was no period of economic devastation after the American Revolution. ... The Revolution left America with a form of government unique in the world. ...

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The American Revolution should be seen as radical because it transformed a monarchial society into a republic and allowed colonists to separate away from the loyalists making America an independent country who could govern themselves. ... The revolution was a beginning push towards the abolishment of slavery and elevated women's rights rather than power by tyrannical men but most important, a push toward liberty and equality of all people living in America. ... In The Radical Revolution from the "Bottom Up" by Gary B. ... The revolution also sparked change for women's ...

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The Scientific Revolution which resulted in the Enlightenment had much significance that helped influence the American Revolution. the American Revolution was fueled because Great Britain started to control the American colonies through laws by restricting territorial expansion, imposing taxes, and they were also being stripped of their freedom. ... I believe that this is what sparked the American Revolution. ... The result of both movements were the American Revolution. This essay gives an overview of how the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment conferred to the America...

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After the American Revolution, the new nation of the United States stood as one of the biggest countries, extending twelve hundred miles from north to south, from Maine to Georgia. ... Although the decades following the American Revolution is often times associated as an era of change, both subtle and abrupt, many things remained the same in the American daily life. ... The amount of the members in the average American household never really changes until later in the nineteenth century, however we begin to see changes as early as the 1800s when couples begin to limit the size of their famil...

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The First American Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolutions occur with the invention of new machinery that facilitates working conditions and in turn will change a nation's way of life. ... The first American Industrial Revolution is no different; it will forever alter the United States economy between 1815 and 1850. ... It is here the transportation sub revolution begins. ... We begin to have waves and waves of immigrants looking for a better life and a more promising future. ... Commercial revolution, transportation revolution, agricultural revolution, and manufacturing revol...

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Also, during this time period, the British were responsible in part for the American Revolution, which led to complete American independence from England. ... To begin, the American Revolution began as a result of mercantilism. ... Moreover, the American Revolution began as a result of dedicated colonists. ... Finally, the American Revolution was caused by numerous taxes against the colonists. ... Because the British imposed a number of taxes on the colonists, the American Revolution began. ...

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Many people do not know the causes of the American Revolution. The biggest cause of the American Revolution started with the French and Indian War. ... The twenty seven grievances listed in the declaration are all causes that lead to the American Revolution. ... They had their own independent wealth and could now begin to trade with other countries. ... The American Revolution was, in my opinion, by far the most difficult time within America's history. ...

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The American Revolution represented a radical alteration in American political ideas and institutions. ... During the time before the revolution, there were several events that made a big impact, leading to the American Revolution. ... The American Revolution Familiarized equivalence and Liberation. ... Churches begin to fall apart. ... I believe if it was not for the American Revolution, there would not a have been The Articles of Confederation. ...

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Have sexual ethics in America always been like this? ... In other words, a new ideology of sexual restraint became prevalent among middle-class Americans. ... Even before the Sexual Revolution took root in America, one can see the reactions and desires of many people in America to promote a new ideology of sexual morality. Contrary to the popular mythology, however, the Sexual Revolution did not really begin with the birth control pill because the trend of the revolution can be traced back to the end of World War I. ... The decade of the 1920s is sometimes referred to as America's f...

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The American Revolution was truly a huge historical event, but few people know what ended it all. ... It was two years before the British and Americans even met to begin negotiations. This was most likely because of all the malice and begrudging feelings the British had for the Americans. The American victory must have been hard to believe. ... Lastly, the Americans agreed to request that state legislators to pay loyalists for property damage. ...

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The American Revolution was caused by a collection of actions and feelings. Beginning in 1775, the American Revolution was probably one of the most influential wars in U.S. history. ... It was this disagreement that fostered the American Revolution. ... It was not a new concept but he did manage to make it one of the deciding factors of the American Revolution. ... As more and more colonist begin to read Common Sense the more and more the ideas began to spread. ...

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However, the religious emigration process from Britain to American had an effect on their decision making as a nation. ... Valuing the democracy over monarchy, America's founders could begin forming the laws of their land. ... In Britain, Catholicism was the main religion, so in some ways, it was incorporated into American way of life. ... Also, an American flag is folded into a triangle (to represent the Father, Son, Holy Spirit) when there is a fallen soldier. ... As a result of the American Revolution, Americans now had civil, political, and social freedoms they did not have under Brit...

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In the end with England's unnecessary taxations and act's of all verities would lead to the American Revolution, which would begin in April 1775. The increasing involvement and tightening control of the British government over the American Colonies help cause the American Revolution. ... In the end Britain chose to send more troops and ignore the American people, which would lead of course to a revolution. In the late 1760's and early 1770's the English begin to bring in many different acts in which would tax's many of the American citizens. ... Again we see ...

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In Joyce Appleby's Inheriting the Revolution, she discusses the lives of Americans after the American Revolution is over and when their new lives begins. ... Appleby shows that Jefferson's beliefs are one of the main reasons for many of the changes in America post-American Revolution. ... Appleby discusses the slavery issue after the American Revolution and the issues with anti-slavery a lot in Inheriting the Revolution. ... New enterprises and jobs came about also after the American Revolution ended. ... In Inheriting the Revolution, Appleby gives a good introduction to the Ame...

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