The revolutionaries had several advantages, but most of them are merely vague conceptual ideas that can not be materialized into guns, money, or soldiers. ... The Patriots also noticed all the enemies that British made during its previous wars. ... They saw the war as a passport to freedom. ... We were severely short in just about every single surface that needs to be covered to fight a war. ... The Continental Congress was supposedly the rally point of the revolutionaries. ...

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The Revolutionary War had many key military attributes that ultimately led to the triumph of the United States over England. The war, which lasted from 1775 to 1783, involved the United States, England, and France. ... England was a country with a strong economy and a well trained military during the years of the Revolutionary War. ... The Americans were secretly supplied by the French during the war with guns and ammo. ... Strictly fighting in formation made a major impact on the outcome of the war. ...

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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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During the Revolutionary War, England was not only alarmed by the colonists' insistence on trading with the enemy. The Americans were or were not justified in waging war and breaking away from Britain. ... Whately made this statement, "We are not yet recovered from a War undertaken solely for their [the Americans] Protection a War undertaken for their defense only they should contribute to the Preservation of the Advantages they have received- (Document 1). ... Throughout the Revolutionary War the were some main causes that ignited it, the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the "Decl...

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Prior to the French and Indian war, the American colonies had successfully transformed themselves into the world's most democratically progressive region. ... In order to determine the extent of just how radical the America revolution truly was, it is crucial to consider the motivating ideological and social movements, as well as the pre-conditions leading up to the start of a revolutionary war, and the strong yearning for freedom. ... Finally the Committees of Correspondence and the passing of the intolerable acts also played significant roles in leading up to the revolutionary chan...

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Not just empire's but events such as the cold war, WII or even the crusades have brought and gave new revolutionary inventions and equipment. ... The Roman Empire brought a fascinating range of languages as well as that they also used these languages to communicate with each other during war so their enemy wouldn't understand what they were attempting to plot. ... After the period of the crusades, after WWI and WWII there was a Cold War. ... The cold war also saw a revelation in tanks as the most developed main battle tanks with harder shelters and a greater range in shooting power w...

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The authors of the Declaration of Independence were simply stating that they did not want to be controlled by Britain, along with not wanting war. ... Britain went to war with the colonies in fear that the French would take over the territory. ... The result was the Revolutionary War and the free nation that is America today. ...

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Reforms were in part due to the massive renovation the United States went under after the War of 1812. ... As Francis Grund (DOC 3) proposed, Religion assisted the reformers in their revolutionary struggle, religion made them appeal to defending their liberties. ... Reformers battled the evils of the changed society, due to the War of 1812. ... Reforms that were in part due to the massive renovation the United States went under after the War of 1812. ... Religion assisted the reformers in their revolutionary struggle, religion made them appeal to defending their liberties. ...

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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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Some of the first settlers in seventeenth century America were British revolutionaries escaping religious prejudices back home. ... In 1775, the tensions between British authorities and the new settlers lead to the Revolutionary War. ... America was a premature country formed by revolutionaries who adamantly demanded their independence from other countries, and at the same time used those experiences as a guideline. ... Even with its revolutionary energies, there was minimal progress and only an exploded burden of guilt. ...

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The American Revolution had its beginning mark with the French and Indian War, where the colonist fought with the British troops. After winning the war, Britain had a huge debt to pay. ... This became the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. ...

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I have personally watched the people around me turn from loyal citizens of Britain into conflict hungry revolutionaries. ... Any man who knows anything about war knows that this is impossible. ... The fact that America would not be able to defend itself against Britain's navy should be an immediate reason enough to not go to war with them. ... Without the major cities America would be fighting an impossible war over a few farms and plantations. ... America will never be able to gain its independence through war. ...

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He, like many revolutionary leaders, valued the possibility of being free from England over living the rest of their life under British rule. ... During this time period, Great Britain was in debt after seven years of war and they wanted more control over the American colonies, mainly for economic benefit. ... There were many key figures that helped the Patriots build momentum prior to the start of the American Revolutionary War, but Patrick Henry was one of the most influential. ...

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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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During the Boer War, Gandhi organized an ambulance corps for the British army and commanded a Red Cross unit. After the war he returned to his fight for Indian rights. ... In 1919, Parliament passed the Rowlatt Acts, giving the Indian colonial authorities emergency powers to deal with so-called revolutionary activities, Satyagraha spread through India, gaining millions of followers. ...

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Challenging established traditions and authorities are characteristics of strong revolutionary leaders. ... Prior to the British government ruling India, the British East India Company controlled it, using both Muslims and Hindus for war purposes. ...

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America's early leaders witnessed a revolutionary occurrence – the rise of a fledgling nation from periphery to power. ... The United States quickly raised in opposition to mercantilist and strong armed trade tactics of European powers – most dramatically during the War of 1812. ... This new form of manifest destiny led the US to reengage with imperial Europe in the Spanish-American War. ... But extraterritoriality and unfavorable trade practices by international powers still effected china.13There was hope in America that China's engagement with the world will propel it ...

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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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(Abbott) Nevertheless, despite widespread questioning of its morality and a surplus of private liberation's in the Upper South during the revolutionary era, bondage actually expanded in the southern states. ... Between the North and the South, on the eve of the Civil War the country held almost 4 million slaves, confined entirely to the South. ... (Abbott) Throughout the rest of time before the Civil War, slavery remained in the Southern states. ...

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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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During the 1820s and 1830s, individuals and groups came forward with the revolutionary idea of equality for black men and women. ... In 1839 the Amistad case forever changed the history of slavery in the United States serving as a key factor in the escalation to the Civil War. ... The Amistad Case was a key factor in the escalation to the Civil War....

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​Thomas Paine's, Common Sense, influenced the colonist's ideas and decisions on the revolution and the feelings towards independence. Enlightenment thinkers influenced many of Paine's theories, such as John Locke and Jean- Jacques Rousseau. He begins with general reflections about government and r...

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