Essay On Why Did The British Win The Revolutionary War

I think the British won the war because they had a superior military force under the leadership of man by the name of William Pitt. Along with the troops that were in the colonies, the British were able to make a comeback on a war that had almost lost in the beginning. From then on, the British had captured several French territories and strongholds, such as the city of Quebec. The French then became weaker and weaker as the British grew stronger and stronger. I think democracy is indeed stronger when Americans think of themselves as one whole nation rather than distinct groups of individuals because it reminds us that we should all have same goals and mindset if we all work together rather than each person being concerned about themselves …show more content…
Anything other than that leads to a confused and chaotic people. I think the only time a violent revolution should ever be justified is if whoever is the cause of the revolution is being oppressed and tyrannized, such as the American Revolution. The American people were being oppressed by the British 's harsh rules and regulations. Another example of a revolution that wasn 't so grand as the American Revolution, but came from the same frame of mindset, was when the slaves revolted in the Stono Rebellion. Just like the Americans were being oppressed and coerced to do something they did not want to do, by the British, the slaves were also being oppressed and even mistreated. This then is what I think is a justified reason to revolt. I think France may have been motivated both ways. Benjamin Franklin, an ambassador to France reasoned and persuaded the French to intervene. Thus, this may have lead them to step in and aid the Americans. The French may also have helped because of what they could get in return from the Americans, thus, they were also motivated by their own self-interests.I think the signers of the Declaration were more motivated by their own self-interests than