...University of Phoenix Material Causes and Outcomes of the Revolution Part 1: Causes Complete the grid by describing each pre-war event and explaining how it contributed to the Revolutionary War. |Pre-war event |Description |Contribution to the Revolutionary War | |French and Indian War|The French and Indian War was a war that was fought between the British America |After the French and Indian War, England attempted to tighten and “flex” its control over| | |colonies and New France. This particular war resulted in a British victory over |the British colonies. Some of the actions and laws of the British crown angered the | | |the French, in addition to territorial changes as well. |colonist, thus, later contributing to the Revolutionary War. | |Sugar Act |In 1764 British Parliament passed the Sugar Act which reduced the tax rate on |The Sugar Act and the reactions of the colonist to the act greatly contributed to | | |molasses; and was strictly enforced. In addition, the Sugar Act also listed many|Revolutionary War. With strict enforcement of the Sugar Act and the tax, colonists were | | |other foreign goods to be taxed as well. |unable to evade the...
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...University of Phoenix Material Causes and Outcomes of the Revolution Part 1: Causes Complete the grid by describing each pre-war event and explaining how it contributed to the Revolutionary War. |Pre-War Event |Description |Contribution to the Revolutionary War | | |(1754–1763) is the American name, British name is the 7 year war. The war was |Debt from French and Indian war was a big contribution to Revolutionary War | |French and Indian War|fought primarily between the colonies of British America and New France, with | | | |both sides supported by military units from their parent countries of Great | | | |Britain and France, who declared war on each other in 1756 | | | |Act that reduced taxes on molasses and sugar, laid |Money made from the Sugar Act was used to keep British Troops present. | |Sugar Act |taxes on indigo, pimento (allspice), some wines, and coffee, and increased | ...
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...declared two remarkable wars against England: the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The reason it was listed remarkable is because the Americans took on the country with the greatest power, Great Britain. Not only the Americans were victorious on both wars, they also regained their lost lands and won independence. There are countless factors and reasons that contributed to the two wars and also how the Americans were able to defeat the British surprisingly. Without a doubt, the two wars between the United States and Great Britain were mainly caused by the harshly imposed Acts, however, the American colonists took the convincing victories because they took advantages and fought with a great morale....
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...Three Similar but Different Wars Justin P. Wilson Excelsior College Abstract Wars share similarities in cause, though not all are the same. The same goes for effects. The French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812 all share this. Each war had its similarities but each war had its own outcomes and reasons for the start of the war. Each war was a turning point in the history of the newly independent United States. Three Similar but Different Wars The Revolutionary war, War of 1812, and the French and Indian war had similar yet different effects on the new United States. The young United States would learn new ways of fighting and dealing with conflicts. Each war had its similarities but each war had its own outcomes and reasons for the start of the war. Each war was a turning point in the history of the newly independent United States. The French and Indian war was a starting point for the American Revolutionary War. The War of 1812 was a war to expand and verify territory borders. All the wars involved the British, French, and the Americans. The War of 1812 and the French and Indian War involved the Indians. Each war had a different treaty or agreement that settled the disagreement and evolved the way the countries fought and handled disputes. The French and Indian war was composed of three different phases. The leading causes started back in Europe with the King George’s War, which took place in between the years of 1744 and 1748. The first...
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...many atrocities America has faced is that of war. Two major wars have been fought on this land, but one revolution had the power to transform a group of thirteen unruly colonies to one united country able to conquer the world’s greatest empire. The Revolutionary War began as tensions grew between England and her North American colonies over who should have the power to tax and govern. After many petitions and pleas, the colonies were ready to rebel and start a nation without their mother...
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...If they mean to have war, let it begin here.¨ - John Parker (1729-1775). I feel the Revolutionary War was revolutionary with things bad that happened along the way. The war was revolutionary because it allowed independence to come to all the colonists, and allowed them to part away from Britain. The commander-in-chief during this war was George Washington. George Washington played a very big role and was in charge of making decisions, but kept his plan secret from his own men. The person that was mainly by his side through it all was Friedrich Von Steuben. George Washington chose Von Steuben because of how strong and fearless he was. Washington's soldiers were trained by Von Steuben to be less fearful and stronger than ever before. Something...
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...The Revolutionary War was a war the colonies raged on their homeland of Britain, searching for freedom. The war lasted eight years, from 1775 to 1783. Although it seemed from the beginning of the war that Great Britain had the upper hand, in the end Americans won the revolution. 1775 presented three very important battles at Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. During the battle of Lexington, British generals had around seven hundred soldiers, while the Americans got together a small army of minutemen. Both armies fought, and the British won. Following their victory, the British decided to send more men to Concord to protect the remaining supplies there. However, when the British got there, American soldiers were waiting for them. This began the Battle at...
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...Throughout the American Revolution, America proved to themselves and other nations that they were able to win the war for their independence. The colonists showed their want for independence through their attitude throughout the American Revolution. Once the Americans proved themselves to other nations in Europe, they received assistance in their fight for liberty. The literal fight for freedom was the Battle of Yorktown, in this warfare the colonists used strategy to essentially win the war. The American Revolution and its outcome shaped the foundation of America and showed the true dedication that the colonists had for their independence. The colonists truly showed their perseverance and dedication to their want for independence through the morale throughout the war. Patriots sacrificed their lives for the freedom of their nation. Most soldiers made great personal and monetary sacrifices for their independence. Even in the conditions in situations like Valley Forge, instead of returning home, the families of the army came to them and provided them with weapons, clothings, food, and warmth. Most of all, the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine influenced the morale of the Continental Army. The Crisis boosted the attitude of the army and General Washington used it to make...
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...away from the British government and form their own independent government. The American Revolutionary War was a result of the colonies being fed up with the laws being passed upon them and how they were being treated by the British government. There were many events that led up to the colonies wanting to break from the British government. Some of the events that led to this uprising, to only name a few, included The French and Indian War (part of the Seven Years’ War), the Boston Tea Party, and the Boston Massacre. There were also many individuals that helped cause the revolution and there were those that helped lead the colonists in their victorious separation from the British government. The French and Indian War was the start of the colonists beginning to become fed up with how the British government was governing them. The war resulted in the British gaining more land in North America, but it also resulted in the British government becoming more demanding and more controlling when it came to the American colonists and their lives (Hewitt and Lawson, 131). During this war, it did not look like the British were going to win. They lost many wars in North America. And when it looked like France would win this war, the British government put a new person in charge of their war efforts, William Pitt. Pitt placed more soldiers and more weapons in North America. With Pitt’s direction, the war began to turn around and with the help of General James Wolfe, the British gained control...
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...The American War for Independence: Sea Power, Joint and Combined Operations: Question 7. Given the overwhelming British victories in New York and New Jersey in 1776, how was General Washington able to avoid catastrophic defeat and eventually win the war? By Julie Moss A paper submitted to the Faculty of the Naval War College in partial satisfaction of the requirements of the Department of Strategy and War. The contents of this paper reflect my own personal views and are not necessarily endorsed by the Naval War College or the Department of the Navy. Signature: /JKM/ BACKGROUND Following the French-Indian War, The American Revolution began between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the former British colonies in North America. The British power was trying to overwhelm the colonists of New America with many acts, such as the Stamp Act, the Sugar Act, and the Intolerable Acts, all of which were deemed illegitimate by the colonists and in violation of the rights as Englishmen. For the most part, colonists were trying to reject the oligarchies that were common in Europe and started to believe in Republicanism based on the Enlightenment. Many leaders took part in this Revolution; one of the most important of whom was General George Washington. His role was vital in the victory for Americans and their freedom from the power of Britain. As the war for independence approached, Washington was known throughout the American Colonies for his courage and military exploits...
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...Patrick Henry’s Revolutionary Strategies Before the American Revolution, unified rebellion against the government was unknown to prosperous colonies. However, sentiments changed when Britain implemented severe restrictions and taxation policies on the American colonists to raise tax revenue. On March 5, 1775, Patrick Henry’s renowned speech towards the delegates attending the Virginia Convention inspired many to take arms against British despotism. Through the rhetorical strategies of allusion and diction, Henry urges for the colonial preparation of war against the British and suggests unity among the colonists to resist their tyrannical government. Patrick Henry’s allusions to mythical and biblical texts are crucial in portraying the...
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...in the world at that time, Great Britain. American society and government changed radically as a result of the American Revolution. Colonists were seeking wealth, involvement in politics, and exploration of freedom and North American land. However, one of the most important developments of this time period was in the economy. The colonial economy in the 18th century experienced a dramatic shift due to the notion of the “American Dream” which was explained by Ben Franklin in his work Way to Wealth. Franklin’s idea was prevented by the oppressive taxes imposed by Britain and caused unrest in...
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...Goals of the war The goals of the war are to gain wealth and also to gain more authority, territory, and the influence of the states. First continental congress The first continental congress was a meeting of delegates from twelve of the Thirteen Colonies that met on September 5 to October 26, 1774 at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, early in the American Revolution. Breed's Hill The place which the battle of bunker hill took place and where they store the weapon for the battle. And going to cross of the boston harbor and fight their way up. The Battle of Bunker Hill On June 17, 1775, early in the Revolutionary War (1775-83), the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Despite their...
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...The loss of the British colonies in the American war for independence came as a major shock to England and the rest of the world. No one would have expected the poorly supplied continental army to defeat the world superpower that was Great Britain. The person that is known in history for surrendering and ending the war is a man by the name of Charles cornwallis. General Cornwallis fought bravely in both the Seven Years war and the american war of independence, served in parliament, and fought for colonists rights before the war.. Even though general Cornwallis is remembered as the man who lost the american colonies, many factors through out the war cumulated into the surrender of Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown. Charles cornwallis led an interesting...
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...The Revolutionary War, or American Revolution, started in Lexington and Concord in April 1775. The first shot was fired in the middle of a fight between colonists and British soldiers. The fighting started on April 18, 1775 when the British troops marched into Boston, but they were seen and the colonists were alerted and they fought them off for the night. In the chaos of the fight a shot was fired and a colonist was shot and killed. This shot was known as the shot heard around the world. In the time leading up to the war there were very many conflicts in the colonies between the British troops and the colonists. The tensions were caused by many different things, such as, taxes on the colonies, aggression of the troops, and aggression of the...
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