America underwent significant changes during within in a twenty year time span of becoming a new nation. It started with the Navigation Acts, a series of laws enforced by Britain on the colonists beginning in 1651. Post Seven-Years’ War, the Constitutional Convention in 1789, resulted in a different lifestyle for Americans. The Seven-Years’ War marked a significant turning point in America’s transition into an independent functioning country between the period of the Navigation Acts and the Constitutional Convention.
The Navigation Acts started in 1651 and lasted for many years to come. At the time, Britain was fighting their own war within their country, resulting in an English civil war and conflict between Scotland. England, still …show more content…
First, while there were minor similarities in the political ways of America’s government structure, there were more significant differences. Pre Seven-Years’ War, the colonists still had a governmental authority to follow. On the other hand, America was now answering to the authority of other Americans, rather than England. The government system was changed and performed in a new way compared to the rest of the world. This is significant because it would later be used a model for other countries and proved to be a strong and beneficial government. Second, the there were significant differences in the economic system after the war. Americans would rid the idea of tyranny and form a more equal economy for the country. Power would be balanced and checked to avoid problems similar to what Great Britain had caused. This is significant because the America would become a more united and powerful country. Finally, there were significant differences in the social lifestyle of the people in America. The major difference after the Seven-Years’ War was the representation of the people. Before the war, the colonists were most offended by the lack of representation they received by their monarchy government. This is significant because in the creating of a new government, it was sure to be included that the people had a say in their government and would be represented as
The Navigation Acts started in 1651 and lasted for many years to come. At the time, Britain was fighting their own war within their country, resulting in an English civil war and conflict between Scotland. England, still …show more content…
First, while there were minor similarities in the political ways of America’s government structure, there were more significant differences. Pre Seven-Years’ War, the colonists still had a governmental authority to follow. On the other hand, America was now answering to the authority of other Americans, rather than England. The government system was changed and performed in a new way compared to the rest of the world. This is significant because it would later be used a model for other countries and proved to be a strong and beneficial government. Second, the there were significant differences in the economic system after the war. Americans would rid the idea of tyranny and form a more equal economy for the country. Power would be balanced and checked to avoid problems similar to what Great Britain had caused. This is significant because the America would become a more united and powerful country. Finally, there were significant differences in the social lifestyle of the people in America. The major difference after the Seven-Years’ War was the representation of the people. Before the war, the colonists were most offended by the lack of representation they received by their monarchy government. This is significant because in the creating of a new government, it was sure to be included that the people had a say in their government and would be represented as