The American Revolution or the U.S War of Independence occurred from 1775-83. There were tensions between the British crown representing the colonial government and the 13 North American states colonized by the Great Britain. The war led to the declaration of USA independence that also marked the need of Britain colonial rule over North America. Indeed, it had other effects like treaty of Paris, bill of rights, constitutional confederation and many more. The primary causes of the revolutionary war can be categorized under political, economic, religious, social and intellectual factors that mainly occurred within the period of 1763 to 1776.
The French and Indian war
The French and Indian war began in 1754 and lasted for seven years. The war inspired the eruption of the American revolutionary war. The British and French Ohio river …show more content…
His pamphlets was popular and inspired Americans to rise against British oppression. Indeed, the writer informed Americans of the heinous acts of the British government and justified the revolutionary war.
Social and Religious Factors
The social cause of the revolutionary war has been highlighted in the above major causes. Indeed, oppression of the American society and discrimination was evident in the British rule. The government undermined Americans intellects and discriminate upon the natives. They lacked freedom and were economically exploited as well.
About religion and the revolution, there was justification of the war before God. Religion was amoral sanction for rebellion against the British. It changed colonial resistance into a morally justified or righteous cause. Ministers primarily were at the fore front of secular radicalism. They were military chaplains, committee heads, legislature members and organized constitutional conventions. Unfortunately, the revolution also caused a major split in denominations especially between American and British
The French and Indian war
The French and Indian war began in 1754 and lasted for seven years. The war inspired the eruption of the American revolutionary war. The British and French Ohio river …show more content…
His pamphlets was popular and inspired Americans to rise against British oppression. Indeed, the writer informed Americans of the heinous acts of the British government and justified the revolutionary war.
Social and Religious Factors
The social cause of the revolutionary war has been highlighted in the above major causes. Indeed, oppression of the American society and discrimination was evident in the British rule. The government undermined Americans intellects and discriminate upon the natives. They lacked freedom and were economically exploited as well.
About religion and the revolution, there was justification of the war before God. Religion was amoral sanction for rebellion against the British. It changed colonial resistance into a morally justified or righteous cause. Ministers primarily were at the fore front of secular radicalism. They were military chaplains, committee heads, legislature members and organized constitutional conventions. Unfortunately, the revolution also caused a major split in denominations especially between American and British