The American Revolution ascended from tensions the colonial government, represented by the British crown, and the thirteen American colonies, especially Massachusetts Bay. The political upheaval was created by the influential impact of the British authorities’ to gain economic profit by asserting full regulation over colonial trading affairs. Nevertheless, the British issued taxation regulations led to violent colonial resistance expressed by anger over the lack of representation, demand of natural liberties, and right of life. Nevertheless, “The Shoemaker and the Tea Party” addresses a Boston shoemaker’s, George Hewe, personal experiences for contributing to the Revolutionary crisis such as an opportunity for change, political consciousness, and escape apprenticeship.
George Hewes was a “common man” who vowed to step forward and serve the military for the working class of Boston which he wanted to enforce the …show more content…
Despite his undertaking of suffering from arbitrary authority in his apprenticeship, Hewes youthful defiance gave him the courage to seek justice in the Revolution. Hewes found pride in his pain from childhood punishment. Therefore, his vivid memory allows him to not be defined by his childhood but give him sympathy to reach out to others in trouble.
The American Revolution was a fight for liberty, political recognition, and national identity. Today, George Hewes is known for his public commemoration to take part in a revolution out of patriotism. He wanted to become an equal representation of colonist’s struggle against British rule to control all the colonial affairs, which he pursued his duties as an officer among the elite officials. The actions of an ordinary shoemaker brought perspective on the memory of the American Revolution and a basis for colonial separation from the British crown. His memories of valuable history will live