Declaration Of Independence: The Goals Of The American Revolution

The American Revolution political upheaval that took place between 1765 and 1783, and involved a long series of battles and major events which shook the relationship between England and thirteen colonies. The American Revolution, also known as the War of American Independence, paved a path to freedom and independence for the thirteen colonies from their mother country England. Colonists were fed up with England and its unruly laws, acts, and taxes, which fueled the American Revolution. One of the most crucially important documents in United States history, the Declaration of Independence, was drafted and signed during this period, and became officially adopted on July 4, 1776. This document outlines the basic goals of the colonists’ to be independence from England, liberty, self-government, equality and freedom. The goals of the American Revolution were mostly achieved between that time and through the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
The United States’ second president, John Adams, was a firm Federalist who favored a strong federal government. Following his presidency was Thomas Jefferson, a more flexible and compromising …show more content…
From the American Revolution through the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, the colonists achieved almost all of their goals. Except for equality, which has improved overtime but is still argued about today, the colonists’ aspirations of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were achieved in this time period. Although Adams undoubtedly adhered to the rules established in America, Jefferson was more willing to push boundaries in order to achieved the previous