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    The American Revolution was one of the greatest historical events that occurred in American history. But many don’t know the obstacles that occurred through, leading to this event. From dumping tea to getting Independence took many obstacles. This started from Taxation without representation and the Sugar Act in 1764 to 1766. Then was the Stamp Act of 1765, the Sons of Liberty formed and Declaratory Act from 1765 to 1766. When the Stamp Act of 1765 was repealed, the King started the Townshend…

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    The American revolution and Haitian Revolution all achieve their initial political goals with verging of success. Rebellion was the key point of success and both revolutions. Despite the social cost of the Haitian Revolution they were able to propel the ideas of democracy and the idea of the quality far beyond boundaries established by the American revolution. Both of these revolutions are known as the greatest revolution in the western hemisphere. The Haitian Revolution is said to be known as…

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    led to the oppression of the rights and voices of Africans in the European government. During the years 1964-1979, Rhodesia fought for their independence that was achieved through the Rhodesian Bush War. The spark that caused a push towards the revolution was at first because of land dispute among the locals and the British foreigners. This lead to political tensions between the white supremacist minority government and the black majority people being not properly treated or represented, which…

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    The American Revolution was caused by discontent among the colonists. The recent French and Indian War led Britain to tax the colonists, to relieve the debt from that it has accumulated, but did so without the colonists’ representation in Parliament because they were inferior, therefore, unequal. The British control before and during the American Revolution made the colonists unequal, which made them want a political democracy, equal society and a free economy, although the desired changes only…

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    Patriots believed that the Colonists should have freedom; they also felt that they should not be taxed or be ruled under the British Crown. The conflict between Loyalists and Patriots during the American Revolution proved significant because it led to the Boston tea party, Boston massacre, and the American Revolution. There were many arguments that the Patriots and Loyalists had. One of the major arguments was…

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    Revolutions will not exist without consequences. There are always reasons for revolutions and the American Revolution was no different. These people sought out changes that would benefit the lives of themselves and their children. The benefits of these changes came with a cost that greatly impacted lives. Some of these consequences were towards the social and political aspects of life. The American Revolution sought out changes that may have bettered the lives of many people and brought on…

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    The American Revolution was a war in between America and Great Britain in which America demanded independence from the British. The official start date of the Revolution is April 19th, 1775 which was the first battle of the war. However, the official date that America began rebelling against the British was far before the first battle. Americans were already attempting to get the attention of the British and forcing them so listen to their concerns. Although the first battle marks the official…

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    Latin American Revolution

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    The Arab Spring revolutions in Tunisia and the Latin American revolutions may have taken place centuries apart, yet their revolutions share some core similarities but differs in several key ways. Tunisia’s revolution came about from government oppression and corruption, the declining economic state of the nation, and was organized with the help of both traditional and new forms of media spreading revolutionary ideals. The Latin American revolutions came about from the clashes between the…

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    Trials of the American Revolution The trials of the American Revolution that lasted approximately 28 years from 1763 to 1791 carried America into the modern world well before and after the years of war. Many key events, some fatal for countless Americans led to the peace and prosperity of the nation. Not without struggle, death, money, famine, suspicion and many other reasons. The importance of the revolution goes well beyond the events that took place, but the colonist fears and suspicions…

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    4. The American Revolution was a political upheave in which the thirteen colonies rejected the British monarchy and aristocracy, overthrew the Authority Great Britain had over them, and ultimately funded the United States of America. There are many factors that led to this outbreak. Three major factors would be the Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, and correspondence between the colonies. The colonies decide to boycott British imports. The British are still trying to recover from the Seven…

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