The years between 1765 and 1783 are an extremely important time in American history. This was when the Colonists fought for their independence from Great Britain. The reasons behind why this war happened are still debated to this day. The Colonists fought for their own free economy, but the true reason behind their independence lies much deeper. The American Revolution was not only fought for economic reasons, but for several ideas that became prominent in what is now The United States of America. These ideas include: a sense of American identity, tension between the colonies and Great Britain, and a number of acts passed by great Britain that undermined American pride.
Even in the prerevolutionary era, there was a growing sense of American pride. The area was colonized long enough for a majority of people to be born in America and not mainland Britain. Because the habitants were physically from the colonies, they in turn felt general honor. They …show more content…
Beginning with the Navigation acts, the colonists were restricted in how they traded with the world besides Great Britain. Although one may argue that these acts weren’t detrimental for the colonists, they still showed that Britain was not afraid to restrict American commerce. The British did exactly this, with the implementation of the Sugar Act and Stamp Act. The colonists responded with protest assemblies and riots–the purpose of which not entirely about economic restriction, but about the feeling of betrayal. Other examples of rebellion include the Boston Tea Party, boycotts of British goods, and the eventual meeting of the First Continental Congress followed by the Second Continental Congress. The Delegates may have had differing opinions on degrees of action, but they all believed that something must be done about Britain. There was a much deeper meaning than monetary loss behind the acts placed on the
Even in the prerevolutionary era, there was a growing sense of American pride. The area was colonized long enough for a majority of people to be born in America and not mainland Britain. Because the habitants were physically from the colonies, they in turn felt general honor. They …show more content…
Beginning with the Navigation acts, the colonists were restricted in how they traded with the world besides Great Britain. Although one may argue that these acts weren’t detrimental for the colonists, they still showed that Britain was not afraid to restrict American commerce. The British did exactly this, with the implementation of the Sugar Act and Stamp Act. The colonists responded with protest assemblies and riots–the purpose of which not entirely about economic restriction, but about the feeling of betrayal. Other examples of rebellion include the Boston Tea Party, boycotts of British goods, and the eventual meeting of the First Continental Congress followed by the Second Continental Congress. The Delegates may have had differing opinions on degrees of action, but they all believed that something must be done about Britain. There was a much deeper meaning than monetary loss behind the acts placed on the