Introduction For as far back as anyone can remember, people went to war for what they wanted. The American Revolution was a prime example of a war for change. The Patriots, wanting to gain their independence from Britain, were ready to pick up their guns and fight to get what they wanted. However, the Loyalists didn’t feel the same way. They believed that they staying a part of Britain was in the greater good of all involved. It was the easier of the two options, especially since they were already living as part of Britain, and no lives would be lost if they remained the way they had already been.
Historical Context In 1775, the Olive Branch Petition was written as a last-stitch effort to avoid going to war with Britain(Young, 1976). The
Historical Context In 1775, the Olive Branch Petition was written as a last-stitch effort to avoid going to war with Britain(Young, 1976). The