Anglo Irish War Essay Dylan O'Connor Examine the causes and consequences of a significant historical event that affected many people's lives over a long period of time Intro: The Anglo Irish War, which was seen by some Irish nationalists as their War of Independence and spanned the timeframe of 1919 through to 1921, was a consequence of a number of factors. An upsurge in the support and belief of the viability of revolutionary nationalism to achieve freedom and independenc...

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With an immense influx of war spending in order to fight off the French in the New World, the British were forced to place some of that burden on the colonists who, in their mind, initiated the war in the first place. ... The discontent of the colonists became the foundation of a push for independence which would lead to a revolutionary war and eventually a federal government to unite the colonists. ... Eventually, these nonviolent forms of protest and noncooperation came to a very harsh end when the Revolutionary War broke out during a confrontation at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, ...

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The revolutionary principles that led to the formation of the nation continue to influence American society. ... Their harsh taxes and powerful authority over the American colonists triggered the revolutionary war. ... The Revolutionary war fought from 1775-1783 was the War for Independence from the British Empire leaving the 13 colonies to be an independent nation and become the United States. ... The French and Indian War also known, as the Seven Years War in Europe was a huge conflict between England and France and their Indian allies. ... The final result of the French and Indian War was t...

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This can be looked upon as a stirring of revolutionary ideas in the American people. ... In a speech, Patrick Henry also stated that the colonists had tried all possible solutions available to them, which was also supported by the Declaration of Causes as stated, "We have pursued every temperate, every respectful measure but subsequent events have shown, how vain was this hope of finding moderation in our enemies " but had gotten no response other than actions which could only be taken as an act of war. ... Although the women did not get their independence until decades later on, their revolut...

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Britain and Its Colonies When the French and Indian war ended, with the Treaty of Paris, France had to surrender its land in North America to Britain. ... Nonetheless, these colonies began to grow awfully angry at the way Britain had been treating them, so in 1775 they began a war with Britain for their independence. Prior to the Revolutionary War, the British colonies faced many different doubts about liberty and rights that were discussed persistently over and over again about taxation and representation from the British. ... Americans did fight for their rights in 1775, a few months af...

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As a result war was emanate. ... The only way the American colonies believed of resolving the issue was through war. This may have not been right, but in that moment of time the Americans decided that war was the only solution to protect their rights of independence. As a result, their decision found to be successful, and lead to their brilliance in the Revolutionary War against the British. ... America's brilliance continues through the war and as a result they became an autonomy which would provide them control over all aspects of government and give them their desired lifestyle. ...

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In order to understand why these founding fathers would go to such lengths to separate themselves from Britain, after all they were committing treason by creating this Declaration, we have to go back in time to the French and Indian War, most commonly known in Europe as the Seven Years War, (1754-1763) and the aftermath. The French and Indian war took place in America. ... Slowly they took control over the war and forced the French out of their colonies up to Quebec were they cornered French soldiers up a rocky embankment. Like all wars, there was a price to pay; this one left the British g...

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Several crises almost led to general European war in the decade before 1914. ... Austria declared war on Serbia and immediately began to bombard Belgrade on 28 July 1914. Austria wished an excuse for a war with Serbia, because had interests in the Balkans where the nationalism sentiment, headed by Russian Emperor, has been risen prior the war. ... Consequently, Germany declared war on Russia on 1 August and on 3 August on France. ... When Poincare' (President of France) refused to withdraw support for Russia, Germany also declared war on France (3 August) and privately expressed his re...

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"I will issue a few revolutionary proclamations to the peoples of the world and then shut up shop.... In Austria and Germany there was a wave of strikes, "a spontaneous movement of workers generated by a sudden reduction of bread rations" (Julius Braunthal) however "with strikes alone you can't compel an imperialist government to sign revolutionary peace proposals" (Otto Bauer). ... The result was a successful involvement in Outer Magnolia where a revolutionary party was formed, a provisional government of liberation and a native army, with the "People's...

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After seven years of war between France and Grand Britain, grand Britain won but faced a huge war debt (140 million pounds) the ministry was determine to reform the empire: "Either the colonies would of their own accord furnish funds or parliament had to seize them. ... II According to Elli's assertion that the revolutionary leaders were "the greatest- generation of political talent in America history, I'm agree. ... Despite their differences, and particularly when contrasted with what was happening in France during the same period, it is noteworthy that the duel between Alexander H...

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The Articles of Confederation During the Revolutionary period, the United States and Britain had many conflicts. ... Subsequently following the French and Indian War, which happened to be where the British fought for the American colonies, Britain was in great need to pay its debts. Holding the war against the colonies, Britain decided to tax the colonies to pay for their large debt. ... In 1650, a series of laws called the Navigation Acts were issued for the American colonies; although they did not come into full effect until after the French and Indian War. ...

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In addition, the slow pace of industrial growth illustrates a gradual rather that revolutionary economic change. ... This led to the birth of urbanization, which in itself is revolutionary. ... This change was revolutionary. ...

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The Olive Branch Petition was written (in very polite language) by John Dickinson just after the beginning of the war demanding three things: a cease-fire at Boston, repeal of the Coercive Acts, and negotiations about American rights. ... By observing colonial society after the Revolutionary War, it is evident that the revolution was conservative. ... Another issue is what happened directly after England won the Seven Years War. ...

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Of course, Britain had also lost its crucial colonies during the Revolutionary War North America. ... These colonies, as well as those of other countries, offered a greater sense of power and provided rest and refuge in time of war. ...

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All major powers had anticipated war, and the pre-war planning, such as the Schlieffen Plan, exacerbated everything. ... The youth had slowly been indoctrinated for war. Society itself was familiar with the possibility of war. ... Mayer thus points to a pre-revolutionary state of affairs in all of Europe, which lead to an intense "interconnection of domestic politics and foreign politics." ... The solution, again, was war. ...

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Their investment in human labour continued and grew and in 1488, the profit margins generated were so large that they almost solely funded the Christian nation's war against Islam in North Africa. ... The French Revolution lead to a huge social upheaval and the French Revolutionary wars between the new French Republic and other Monarchical European countries. ...

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