American Revolution (1775-1783): The Birth of a Free and Liberal American Society
The birth of America as the 'New World' during the early 16th century, as a result of the Age of Discovery in Europe had brought about significant changes in human society, particularly in Western civilization. The discovery of America by Vasco de Gama, and eventually, Christopher Columbus, had prompted Britain to extend its territorial and political powers through colonization. By colonizing America, the British are asserting their power to the world, since their new colony is vast in territory and is virtually 'unexplored,' in terms of economic, political, and social exploits of its early inhabitants (Native American Indians).
Colonial America is comprised of thirteen (13) British colonies, wherein all colonies are subject to the control of the British government. Initially, the early periods of colonial life in the New World or the Americas are productive, although halted sometimes due to diseases and inability of the British to cope with the country's environmental conditions. Other than these difficulties, America thrived as a nation and eventually became a prosperous economic source of agricultural goods not only for Britain, but for other countries as well.
However, the success of British colonies in spurring the social and economic growth of America had led to the imposition of laws by the British government that takes full control and advantage of the economic resources and monetary gains that America produces for itself and Britain. The imposition of these laws, however, had also created a conflict between the British government and its colonies in America. These rigid and strict laws had a significant effect in the emergence and eventual declaration of the American Revolution, wherein the British colonies had fought for their independence from British rule....
Whether it was the Spanish that fought to conquer lands in the south, or the Dutch that engaged in stiff competition with the British, or the French that were ultimately defeated in 1763, the American soil was one clearly marked by violent clashes between foreign powers. This is why it was considered that the cry for independence from the British was also a cry for a peaceful and secure
Alexander Hamilton carried on an affair with the wife of "a notorious political schemer," Maria Reynolds. Andrew Jackson married Rachel Jackson before her divorce from Lewis Robards was finalized and therefore was accused of marrying a married woman. Jackson's opponent in 1828, John Quincy Adams, was in turn accused of "corrupt bargaining" during his term. Jackson also championed Margaret O'Neill Timberlake, who married his secretary of war, John Eaton.
The French Revolution was widely propagated by the inequality that the French Feudal system had propagated, the bankruptcy of the government brought about by the spend thrift habits of Louis XIV and the heavy influence that American Revolution had on the French themselves after the writings of Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau and others became too famous hence influencing the French to go against their own king. The Latin American Revolution This refers
Tea Party The American tea party The Tea Party is a populist movement that promotes several conservative values which include the following; Limitations on the authority of the U.S. federal government Reduction of government spending and the national debt Reduction of personal and corporate taxes This is a party that has been known over the historical moments to pull frustrated and concerned Americans together to protest against excessive government spending coupled with increased debt burden. This
American Revolution happened between 1775 and 1783 and to others it is known as the U.S. War of Independence while others call it the American Revolutionary War. It was not until the Seven Years' of War ended in 1783 that few colonists in the Northern Part of America gave objections to their position in the British Empire. The imperial system of the British people saw it reap many benefits and
Its effects would have impact on the political decisions of all future generations; any mistake could have had disastrous consequences for the ones to come. Regarding the matter, the president at some point wrote to James Madison that given the historical circumstances and precedents his presidency constituted, he preferred that all decisions be made on a moral basis.. Washington couldn't have been more right; for instance, his refusal to
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