Hannah L. Harper
Professor Withers
HIST 203
6 December 2015
The American Revolution and Independence When it comes to the most fascinating and exciting stories to hear, the stories from American History stand out among many others. Many people are intrigued, but fail to realize how important the stories are when it comes to life lessons and biblical truths. The American Revolution is one of the most impactful eras that has laid the foundation for the people today. There are several events that lead up to the Revolution (1763-1783). One event, for example, was the Boston Massacre, 1770, (Introduction to American History, 156). A group of enraged colonists threw rock-filled snowballs and jeers at the British troops. The troops reacted …show more content…
Before the Continental Congress would meet again, the British sent troops to Concord to destroy the colonist military stores (April, 1775) and the first shots of the Revolution were fired at Lexington. When the Second Continental Congress met in May, 1775, the tension between the colonists and British was not reconcilable and the Congress began to appoint leaders for the war. The following month, the colonists engaged in the battle at Bunker Hill, which proved to themselves that they were capable of fighting off the British. In 1776, the British withdrew from Boston in March and George Washington was defeated at Long Island in April …show more content…
Peace was negotiated with England and Paris in 1783. At times the war seemed like a huge loss, but out of it came long-term successes. George Washington was elected as the first president of the United States and the people continued to develop as an independent nation (177-180).
The Revolution brought about several things that impacts people today. If it did not happen, the United States would not exist and would still be under British control. America was freed to grow as an independent nation. The Revolution gave the people unrestricted trade, which would increase the revenue of the nation. It also freed the people to explore the continent. The royal leaders were extracted from them and they were free to elect whoever the pleased. Later on Americans began to even distinguish themselves from England by having their own fashion, different spelling and alterations in education
Professor Withers
HIST 203
6 December 2015
The American Revolution and Independence When it comes to the most fascinating and exciting stories to hear, the stories from American History stand out among many others. Many people are intrigued, but fail to realize how important the stories are when it comes to life lessons and biblical truths. The American Revolution is one of the most impactful eras that has laid the foundation for the people today. There are several events that lead up to the Revolution (1763-1783). One event, for example, was the Boston Massacre, 1770, (Introduction to American History, 156). A group of enraged colonists threw rock-filled snowballs and jeers at the British troops. The troops reacted …show more content…
Before the Continental Congress would meet again, the British sent troops to Concord to destroy the colonist military stores (April, 1775) and the first shots of the Revolution were fired at Lexington. When the Second Continental Congress met in May, 1775, the tension between the colonists and British was not reconcilable and the Congress began to appoint leaders for the war. The following month, the colonists engaged in the battle at Bunker Hill, which proved to themselves that they were capable of fighting off the British. In 1776, the British withdrew from Boston in March and George Washington was defeated at Long Island in April …show more content…
Peace was negotiated with England and Paris in 1783. At times the war seemed like a huge loss, but out of it came long-term successes. George Washington was elected as the first president of the United States and the people continued to develop as an independent nation (177-180).
The Revolution brought about several things that impacts people today. If it did not happen, the United States would not exist and would still be under British control. America was freed to grow as an independent nation. The Revolution gave the people unrestricted trade, which would increase the revenue of the nation. It also freed the people to explore the continent. The royal leaders were extracted from them and they were free to elect whoever the pleased. Later on Americans began to even distinguish themselves from England by having their own fashion, different spelling and alterations in education