The American Revolution Throughout the history of human existence, revolutions have been as common as the changing of the seasons. ... By far, the best examples of the Parliament altering the status quo to serve them better are the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and the Townsend Duties. ... Eventually, due to the high degree of colonial protest, parliament repealed the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and most of the Townsend Duties. ... By observing colonial society after the Revolutionary War, it is evident that the revolution was conservative. ... The British government infringing on the rights and p...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The perspective is quite different than most history books. ... In this first chapter, McDowell introduces the reader to many names and characters that have become well known throughout history. ... The Sugar Act and The Stamp Act of 1765, which brought a great deal of anger and hostility toward the British, were two of them. ... Not all of the battles were American victories. ... It wasn't until the French came to America's aide that the war shifted for the Colonials. ...

• Word Count: 1075
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School