Laws leading to the American Revolution

The American Revolution was a time of freedom and new revolutionary ideas that would reshape the world as we know it. Many men died on each side, but Britain suffered the most casualties because they did not want to lose the colonies. Britain needed the colonies for financial support, they had been at war with France for thirty years, Britain’s treasury was in need of funds. Britain could not support itself sufficiently financially without raising taxes of their citizens to the point of…

Louis XVI learns that France is on verge of bankruptcy in 1786. The reason France had so much debt is because they funded the American War of Independence, but America never paid them back. In order to try and save the French economy, Louis XV raised taxes. After multiple failed tax reforms, France continued to go deeper into debt. Over half of France’s annual budget went to paying interest of their increasing debt. Another contributing factor to France’s debt is the fact that they have no…

this would allow for a reformation of the government along with the politics at the time. These continuities and changes will shape the future of the Untied States of America along side its alliances with countries who were once enemies. Many Americans had feared that the tyrannical government they just gained independence from will reappear, but this time it will be in the form of their own government they had just established. The Patriots had despised taxation that was brought upon them and…

The west was a large part of American culture and ultimately shaped the American ideals in the 1800’s. With it’s closing and conquering in the late 1800’s, Americans became scared because their safety net was finally gone. The west was important to Americans before it was even it’s own country. Americans wanted to expand out west, for a variety of reasons, but simply couldn’t because of the fierce tribes and foreigners blocking their way. After the French and Indian War, the problem seemed to be…

P1. The American revolution is often draped in virtue and righteousness. Some parts of it were, but many are romanticized. There are other less “pretty” sounding reasons for the revolution, many being political and economic. Economic factors have significant impact on the reasons for reform such as heavy taxation and laws that led to extreme financial discomfort. Politically, the grounds leading to such a movement are less weighty, political motivation tied back to economics. P2.…

The language of political revolutions has guided other groups in their movement toward change. Documents of political revolution such as The Declaration of Independence and The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen have had a major influence on the women’s rights campaign and documents written in support of their cause. The documents are similar in language, organization, and overall idea of laws that should be enforced in society. Although these documents were written in different…

America Revolution “Give me liberty, or give me death” were the immortal words of Patrick Henry as he insisted for preparations for war against England. Problems between the King of England and the united thirteen colonists started when the King began to heavily tax the colonists after the French and Indian war. The King would also use his armies to enforce his rules over the colonists. This angered the colonists and was one of the compelling reasons that drove them closer to wanting…

tensions behind it were deep seeded. Of the multiplicity of factors the led to the revolution it is important to look closely at not only the vast cultural differences between the settlers and their Mexican counterparts, but also at their political differences, the physical location of Texas, and the state of Mexico at the time. Cultural Differences and Racism: When dissecting the roots of the revolution one of the most apparent causes of the rising tensions was the distinct…

1763 was the primary complaint for colonial settlers leading to the American Revolution. II. Lexington and Concord, MA in 1775: In the early 1775, General Thomas Gage sent his troops to seize the ammunitions that were hidden in Concord, Massachusetts. The troops were also ordered to detain the “political traitors” Samuel Adams and John Hancock, who were staying in Lexington; however,…

directed against America had forced them to quickly decide between either “independence or slavery.” This revolutionary rhetoric is ironic considering that Drayton began the American rebellion as a member of His Majesty’s government in South Carolina. Indeed, Drayton is one of the most enigmatic figures of the American Revolution for his sudden conversion from an outspoken Crown supporter to an ardent patriot in…