Was The American Revolution Revolutionary? ... For the most part, the rights of the colonists did undergo a transformation because of the Revolutionary War. ... Similar to the class structure, the revolutionary war did little to change the government. ... While many individuals would argue that the Revolutionary War brought about the change of America into a democracy, the truth is that America was not a democracy. ... (pg 70 Zinn) While many people believe strongly in the Revolutionary War as revolutionary, the war hardly brought about any change at all. ...

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Slaves were also treated unfair pre and post Revolutionary War. Although women didn't play a crucial role in the Revolutionary war led to some to believe that they should not be given certain rights. ... Hierarchy classes were dominant before the Revolutionary War. ... Persecution against slaves continued on through out the Revolutionary War but in 1775 the Philadelphia Quakers decided this persecution of innocent people should be no longer. ... Women did not play a crucial role in the Revolutionary War although some were disguised as men and fought. ...

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After the Revolutionary War, the Articles of Confederation formed the federal government of the United States. ... Throughout the revolutionary period, the rights of many changed very little. ... They gained no more freedoms due to the Revolutionary War. ... The letter exhibits the unchanging mindset of ruling men before and after the war. ... The American Revolutionary period was revolutionary for only a small portion of Americans. ...

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The first factors and the beginning of unrest in the colonial people were the Proclamation of 1763, and the French and Indian War. ... The French and the Indian War was a great factor in the strife of the colonists, because if the French are out of North America, then the colonists did not need the British to protect them from the French. ...

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Early in his introduction to The Radicalism of the American Revolution, Wood observes the differences between the American and other nations revolutions in terms of the conditions that existed and the objectives of the revolutionaries. ... He was interested in the questions of why the revolution occurred when the conditions that historically fueled the revolutionary which was poverty and economic deprivation, did not exist to an appreciable degree.  ... He states that "For some historians, the Revolution seems to be little more than a colonial rebellion or a war for independence.... To...

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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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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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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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The Congress did not have an agreement whether this war should be taken into independence or just to gain American rights within the British. ... Franklin was also chosen as a secret negotiator in France and brought the war to the end at 1783 by signing the Treaty of Paris. ... Benjamin Franklin could never be effaced out of America's memories, winning the independence from Britain, moving from loyal subjects of the king to revolutionaries, forming a new nation. ...

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Soon following the French and Indian War the colonies came into revolts and protests against the British due to the taxation. They wanted war against the British. ... Following this, the First Continental Congress met in 1774 and the Revolutionary war began in 1775 as the farmers fired the "shot heard around the world". ... It also stated "that Americans could indeed live with out a king, and that they would win the 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 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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Into the 16th century, and afterward to the 17th century, European countries desperately wished for more land in the "New World." The three major powers, Spain, France and England all wanted something to do with this unused territory. While the Spanish were getting their western piece of land, and t...

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