The Revolutionary War: A Historical Analysis

The conception of American society and the nature through which America as we know it today developed can be seen as a culmination of the actions and relationships of those involved in the earliest years of the country 's conception. (Salley, 1905) Among the most pivotal moments and defining times in American history is the Revolutionary War period, which framed the way in which the country would develop for centuries. The actions of the individuals who contributed to the American Revolution laid the foundation for the creation and ratification of pivotal documents and ideas. (Salley, 1905) Among these notable pieces of legislation is the early example of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Many historians attribute the success of the Declaration of Independence to documents such as this, which can be viewed as the original declaration of independence from the 13 colonies. (Salley, 1905) The document was signed on May 20, 1775, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and laid the groundwork for much of the ideas which made their way to the forefront of the conversation about how the political systems would interact and respond. (Fries, 1907) A notable committee in Mecklenburg County wrote the legislation, led by men such as Abraham Alexander and Waightstill Avery. (Salley, 1905) Abraham …show more content…
(Welling, 1874) Avery had a lot of involvement with colonial politics, early on-- he was selected to be a part of the colonial assembly in 1772 and was the attorney-general for the monarchy. In the years 1775 and 1776, Avery was selected to be a part of the North Carolina Provincial Congresses in each year, and helped in the conceptualization of the North Carolina Constitution. (Welling, 1874) He was also named as the first Attorney General of North Carolina and was a member of the militia during the American Revolutionary