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    completely revolutionary or not, the American Revolution produced elements of both results during the early years of the United States. Specifically, the American Revolution caused varying amounts of change in society, culture, politics, and the Constitution. From increased tolerance in the idea of democracy, to a lack of major changes immediately following the event, the Revolution produced countless examples of intriguing developments. However, the Revolution managed to change much more aspects

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    grew angry and began to rebel. Coming out of the 7 years war, King George Ⅲ imposed many taxes and regulations on the Colonies without their consent which made the Colonists very upset and influenced them to revolt against Great Britain in the American Revolution and this was a symbol of independence and democracy. In 1764, the Virginia House of Burgesses is asking for the King’s protection over their rights because they are beginning to notice that their natural and civil rights are being invaded

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    The American Revolution was a complex era, 1760 to 1815, with multiple radical revolutions occurring simultaneously each having different results and at times conservative counterrevolutions that together forged the first democratic republic, the United States of America. The American Revolution began as colonies reacting to British policies, but by 1776 the newly independent states were proactive in forwarding their own revolutionary goals. Furthermore, the individual states and their diverse demographics

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    The events that led up to the American Revolution war were not big events but a series of small events when compounded together each created the catalyst to launch the colonists into revolt. The first of the events to create the spiral effect was the seven year war or the French and Indian War. That war was fought by British soldiers on several different continents. The biggest location was fought in the British colonies of North America. The British government wanted to expand their territory

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    interpretations of what caused the American revolution. Two of these are the progressive interpretation and the neo-Whig interpretation. The progressive interpretation focuses on class conflict and social/economic divisions among the colonies. The neo-Whig interpretation focuses on constitutional rights and ideology. The progressive interpretation of what caused the American revolution puts the blame on class conflict and social/economic division. They see the American revolution as an attempt by colonial

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    The American revolution, the war that helped make America what it is today. However, America did not become the land of the free and home of the brave overnight. Like many wars before, one single event did not cause the American Revolution. After years of disagreement on how Britain should rule the American colonies, the colonists declared their independence and sparked a revolution. By the late 1600s, England pushed to strengthen their control over the existing American colonies by enforcing mercantilism

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    The American Revolution was the first step for the colonies to join together and form the United States of America.But there were many causes to the American Revolution.For Instance all of the acts and making people angry like the quartering act of 1774.Were people had to let british soldiers into their homes and care for them.But there are many causes to the Revolution and three of those few are All The Acts,The intolerable acts,And the Declaration of independance. In that case the first reason

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    The American Revolution was a brutal war which lasted for many years, where many brave men lost their lives. A war of this scaled didn’t spontaneously occur, many laws, acts and events drove the colonists over the edge to rebellion. The colonists were taxed heavily prior to the revolution to fund Britain’s wars (1), as well as were required to shelter and provide food for any British solider when requested. After many more outrages laws were passed with no representation of the colonists in the creation

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    citizens are torn between who to support: The British or The Americans. In 1607, the British set off their ships to the land of what is known as America, in which the new Americans were promised a new life. However, as time went on and The British were in debt from the French Revolution, The British took their next step in taxing the Americans. The Americans were outraged and were rebelling, the smallest of objects were being taxed. The Americans believed that by colonizing in an entirely different country

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    Boston’s Role In The American Revolution Without the role of Colonial Boston, the American Revolution may have never started. The protests in Boston acted as the cornerstones for the revolution. But for the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the Siege of Boston, the United States may still be ruled by the Crown today. Opposition to the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts of 1967, which included taxes on paint, tea, paper, and glass, lead to a boycott of the newly taxed items and growing tension

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