As a result of the American Revolution the socio-political structure of America radically changed. ... Furthermore, political thought was the most formulated ever in American history. ... However, once Britain refused to grant them their rights a rebellion ensued. ... The colonists exerted seditious behavior, despite protocol which stated that people should remain subservient to their leaders in spite of any unjust actions by their government. The American Revolution was revolutionary because it challenged and defied decorum. ...

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For the wealthy, white men of the American colonies, the American Revolutionary Period was a time in which many aspects of culture, politics, and society were transformed. This group of men supported a separation from England so that they may control their own political and financial affairs. ... The era of change began when affluent American merchants were forced to pay taxes on imports and were meant to trade with only the British empire due to British mercantile laws. ... None of these groups were given the right to vote or to participate in politics. ... The American Revolutionary period w...

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Though the success of the Revolution furnished Americans with the opportunity to form a legal government, express their political ideals, and abolish those grievances they had with Great Britain, it also created new conflicts of conscience and philosophy that were not easily addressed. ... The Bible also declared that disobedience to civil rulers was both a political sin and a transgression against God. ... While Mayhew was surprised and frightened at the reaction his sermon received, it would become the basis for such leaders as John Adams" view of the role of revolution in a nation's d...

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Some of the colonist leaders like Samuel Adams had Puritan principles with strong believe in localism. ... On the other side, there were other colonists leaders that were agree with Nationalism. ... 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 Hamilton and Aaron Burr in 1804 was the only case in "the revolutiona...

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During the Revolutionary War, England was not only alarmed by the colonists' insistence on trading with the enemy. ... Paul Revere, a leader of the Boston Sons of Liberty, was sent throughout the colonies to arouse anti-British feelings. ... This is telling us that the Americas were just to fight the British. ... Throughout the Revolutionary War the were some main causes that ignited it, the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", and the "Declaration of Independence". ... Altogether the Revolutionary War was bound to happen, i...

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Resisting the Revolutionary United Front was punishable by death. ... Finally, after much pleading with world leaders, the United Nations mediated diplomatically to support consultations between the Revolutionary United Front and the government. ... This United Nations mission and the weakened government of Sierra Leone began to fail, caused the British Operation Palliser to intervene. ... Following the conclusion of the civil war, the Revolutionary United Front was transformed into a political party called the Revolutionary United Front Party. ... The Revolutionary United Front (RUF) has fin...

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The colonists' response to British actions in the area of politics definitely illustrates the conservative attitude of the colonies towards most actions of the British government. The first example of Britain altering the status quo in the area of politics was the Proclamation of 1763. ... By observing colonial society after the Revolutionary War, it is evident that the revolution was conservative. ... Leaders did not attempt to even discuss any sort of abolition in the south for fear that it would succeed or the United States would go bankrupt. ... The revolution offered this minority ...

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Founding Brothers When retracing our country's history during the 1790's and reviewing the decisions executed by our founding brothers, we can discern a trend in the manner in which these men governed that parallels their actions taken throughout the Revolutionary era. ... These men acted against all odds during the revolution as they strived for independence from Britain. ... However, Thomas Jefferson realized that this could create turmoil with in the government, and as a political leader, he could not let this occur. ... In conclusion these men can be revered as distinguished l...

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This "new imperialism" grew as a result of economical, political, and social issues and is exemplified by the Western penetration of Egypt. ... Of course, Britain had also lost its crucial colonies during the Revolutionary War North America. ... Rhodes established scholarships to develop colonial leaders that would strengthen the British Empire. ... Some leaders (anti-imperial) found justification in liberalism and nationalism; standards by which the West supposedly fought for and lived by. ... As economic and political venues were sought after in primarily Africa and Asia, controversy even...

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Later Americans added ethnic, political, and economic justifications for the rise of the United States. ... America's early leaders witnessed a revolutionary occurrence – the rise of a fledgling nation from periphery to power. ... America started out the 19th century as an inconsequential player in global politics. ... This position was likely formed from the same frustrations the thirteen colonies faced regarding British maritime law. ... In the case of Great Britain's claim on Venezuelan land bordering British Guiana, America steps in to compel the British to respect the Monr...

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Thinkers in the United States and British North America adopted strong political and religious views that greatly influenced the American Revolution. ... Those leaders decided it was a reasonable way to create a better society. ... During the revolutionary period, Adams wrote Thoughts on Government (1775) which discussed governmental structure that would involve teamwork and unite the people. ... Madison and Thomas Jefferson organized the first political party in America. ... The European leaders created the necessary platform the American leaders needed to build off of such as peace, liber...

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The Russian Revolution of 1905 was a social and political uprising against the government of the Tsar, manifested largely through strikes leading to production grinding to a halt. ... Tsar Nicholas II was not a strong and wise leader that Russia needed and his unwillingness to show change, maintaining Tsarism was the only resolute principle that that the Tsar had. This is reflected by Sir Arthur Nicholson, the British Ambassador to Russia in 1906 describing Nicholas as 'the gentle but uneducated Emperor, weak on every point except his own autocracy.' ... Two major political parties ...

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According to Zinn and other historical evidences, the was of independence was far less glorious and liberating as the leaders of the war had stated it to be. That is, there are as much injustice conducted by the American government with regard to racial and gender issues as the old British colonists. ... The Revolutionary War, as Zinn puts it, propelled people from the lower class to fight for the interest of the higher class, however unwilling or unaware they might have been. Following chapter 4, Zinn goes on to clarify that the War of Independence was, in its nature, a power struggle among...

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They successfully managed, organized, and eventually won the Revolutionary War . After winning the war, the Congress went on to successfully negotiate the Treaty of Paris and compelled the British to recognize American independence. ... On most political matters this legislative body required the approval of 9 out of 13 states to ratify any proposed Congressional intention. ... This left the national government, running through the Confederation Congress, powerless and unable to proceed with the most trivial matters of politics. ... By 1887, some of the American leaders realized if the country...

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As a person reads Washington's farewell address what you see is a man reminding his countrymen to remain together, avoid political parties, and beware of enemies foreign and domestic to our Republic. ... President George Washington's Farewell to the Nation As a two term President of the United States and leading a successful war against the British in the Revolutionary War, George Washington began the process of in essence of announcing his retirement. ... The letter to the American people could have been a boastful review of his first two terms, gloating on his successes as the l...

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Local leaders and government need to be very sensitive about leaving the minorities behind. ... Today UN forces are still keeping the peace in Bosnia, and they may have to stay there until ethnic indifferences can subside and a political solution and be agreed upon by the leaders of the ethnic groups. ... Particular Liberia's president Charles Taylor, who is mainly interested in the cash rich diamonds that are controlled by the main militias called the Revolutionary Front (RUF). The RUF has disarmed, detained, killed and humiliated most of the United Nations forces in Sierra Leone, and...

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John Locke was among the most influential political philosophers of the Enlightenment period. ... The leaders in our country, such as the Mayors, Premiers, and Prime Minister, are held accountable to the citizens. ... The French Revolution was an influential period of social and political upheaval in France. ... The AAM was one of Britain's most successful international solidarity movements. ... The Arab Spring was a revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests, riots, and civil wars in the Arab world, specifically Tahrir Square, that began on the 18th of December 2010 and spread thr...

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