The French Revolution was an indirect result of the American Revolution. The American Revolution began with colonists fighting against Great Britain's monarchial rule. The still bitter French aided in the independence of the American. During the same time, France was increasing literacy and the idea of the Enlightenment was spreading. The Bourgeoisie learned how successful the colonists were and when the French monarchy did not respond to the new American ideals the French just fought for, the Bourgeoisie reacted in rebellion. In the end, the French Revolution did not end as successfully as the American Revolution.
Once Great Britain gained control of the land east of the Mississippi River, the thirteen colonies formed. The colonies were both prosperous and thickly populated. However, defending the colonies was very costly and at the end of the Seven Years War (otherwise known as the French and Indian War) Britain sought to acquire new revenues from the colonies. Britain believed the colonies needed to be ruled by a single empire and Parliament as the supreme authority. In contrast, the colonist did not believe in a monarchial rule; they wanted their own voice and representation for taxes. This led to Britain creating legal acts such as the Sugar, Stamp, Townshend, and Tea Acts. These all resulted in the colonists protesting by rioting. The largest and most remembered was the Boston Tea Party, which resulted in the retaliation of Britain via the Boston Massacre. The final effort from Britain was the Intolerable Acts, which led to the formation of the Continental Congress.
The first Continental Congress failed to form an agreement and attempted to make amends with Britain. This was also unsuccessful and resulted in the Lexington and Concord battles which lead to the 2nd Continental Congress. In 1776, the Continental Congress and the colonists decided to declare their independence from Great Britain and on July 4th they presented the Declaration of Independence that was based on the Enlightenment's natural rights of "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
American Revolution A. ... Preparing for War Vs. ... England Vs. ... Sam Adams: contributed to the American Revolution and freedom. 7. ... Cornwallis surrenders to Washington after being trapped on a peninsula surrounded by American + French forces. ...
• Industrial Revolution II built on the society and industry created by Ind. ... Population There had been an increase in 18th C. but a veritable explosion in 19th C. 1800-1850 40% pop. increase -- leads to more industrial growth Europe peoples move to Americas, Australasia (destruction of aboriginal peoples - Amerindians, Tasmanians) Europeans dominate in other countries - about 1/2 go to US. 1850-1900 pop, increase 266mil to 401mill (50% inc.) ... Vaccination vs. ... Losing Ground • Rural Aristocracy - gradually lost power in Britain, France and Low Countries, but retai...
British Legislative Acts vs. America The 18th century proved to be a time of rapid change and growing hostility between the American colonies and Great Britain, largely due to many new tax laden acts being passed in Parliament. ... Shortly after the French and Indian War (1756-1763), Parliament passed a well-meant, but hotly contested proclamation. ... This tax did not fatten tax the British treasury, and only added fuel to the fires of independence smoldering in America. ... All six of these acts, and many more, contributed to the build-up of ant-British sentiment and eventually to the Am...
It was a period not long after the American Revolution, in a war which the Americans won their independence and then together formed a new nation. ... However, neither the French nor the British respected the American neutrality, and both started to seize American ships trading with the other side, and in addition, the British impressed American sailors into their navy services. ... And later due Jay's Treaty, which was favorable to the British, the French set their navy to raiding American ships. ... Later, as the raiding on American ships continued, America declared war on Britain since...
I feel the movie, "The Patriot", gives an accurate description of the way of life during the American Revolution. ... In a film who's main focus is war between countries, a deeper war exists, the protection of a family vs. the protection of a country. ... I feel that it accurately shows the struggle between protecting ones family vs. protecting ones country. ... From a military point of view, the fighting will keep General Cornwallace in the south until the French arrive with their naval fleet. ... I think that the director did a good job in giving many points of view of the American ...
Jeffersonianism vs. ... Dealings with countries like Britain and France required the continued reliance of America on Old World Europe and involvement in its distant affairs. Also, the shipping of goods across the Atlantic was a costly enterprise even before factoring in the frequent seizing of American trade ships by the French and other countries that possessed formidable navies. ... To further inflame their fears was France and its unfortunate Democratic revolution. Federalists were largely concerned with the possibility of a second revolution. ...
Cunningham's Jefferson vs. ... It only seemed a mater of time before these converging, congregating and colliding opinions would show themselves prominent in American society. ... First Cunningham addresses their opinions with the French Revolution. ... Through these letters, Cunningham points out that Jefferson, although he "deplores bloodshed" (Cunningham, 2000, p. 108), believed that the result of the French Revolution was worth it. ... The French Revolution affected the U.S. because of the alliance that was formed with the French during the American Revolution. ...
Part One - The Legal Framework What were the philosophical and religious influences on American Constitutional Government? ... Also, Locke argued that revolution was not only a choice but in some cases an obligation when faced with tyranny. ... In Marbury vs. ... That year, in Griswold vs. ... Similarly, in Barron vs. ...
Jefferson vs. ... Jefferson was strongly in favor of support of the French Revolution, and Hamilton was unsure about supporting the cause and could not justify the violence it brought about. ... Jefferson wanted abolish internal taxes, reduce the military force, send naval protection to the Mediterranean Sea to protect American commerce, and reduce naturalization requirements. ...
