...the supplies that the Patriots had in possession. Paul Revere spread the word to everyone and soon it was half across the states in a couple days. People were expecting the British as soon as they arrived. The Americans were using guerrilla warfare tactics by surprising them. The British and Americans were at a standoff and a member of the minutemen fired the first shot and caused a war. Some of the events before the fight might have actually caused the fight. The colonists didn’t like the British taxing them without representation so they started to rebel and the British weren't so fond of that so they sent an army marching toward lexington to capture two fugitives from “The Sons of Liberty”. The Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition, written by John Dickinson, which appeals directly to King George III, expresses hope for reconciliation between the colonies and Great Britain. When King George III read the letter he was greatly offended and called everyone traitors....
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...February 11, 1731 – December 14, 1799 was the first President of the United States 1789–97 the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He presided over the convention that drafted the United States Constitution And was called the "father of his country" during his lifetime. The Olive Branch Petition The Olive Branch Petition, drafted on July 5, 1775, was a letter to King George III, from members of the Second Continental Congress, which represents the last attempt by the moderate party in North America to avoid a war of independence against Britain. The olive branch petition was signed by representatives of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina on 8 July 1775 and presented to King George III. Among the 48 signatories were John Adams, Stephen Hopkins, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and others who on 4 July 1776 signed the Declaration of Independence. Common...
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...began only few colonists could have predicted what could have happened in the very near future.” Page one hundred seventy paragraph two ,in our penance hall american book the author stated the information above. Most colonists still hopped for a peaceful quarrel with Britain. So let me ask you a question , What was the cause and effect of The American Revolution? Well the cause of the American Revolution is that, After King George had rejected the Olive Branch Petition ,Thousands of British troops were sent out into the colonies to fight. The effect is that, the american patriots declared Independence on Britain to stop the quarrel. The Americans thought that These United Colonies are free of right and ought to be free and independent states all political connection between them and the state of great Britain is and ought to be totally dissolved. The cause was The United States of America had sent King George the Olive branch...
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...Although the British defeated the Colonists, they still lost a significant amount of their soldiers which was a confidence boost for the Americans. On July 5, 1775 the Olive Branch Petition was written and sent to King George III by the Second Continental Congress as a last attempt to avoid a major independence war. In the end, the Olive Branch Petition was disregarded by the King and the American War of Independence began soon after. In conclusion, on July 4, 1776 the Continental Congressed arrogated the Declaration of Independence which proclaims the independence of a new United States of America from Great Britain and its king. A committee was appointed to draft the declaration of independence and Thomas Jefferson was given the opportunity to write it. On July 2, Congress voted on independence and on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was approved. This declaration came after 442 long days of struggle and victories for the...
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...1775, but the moment the event of that day was made known, I rejected the hardened, sullen-tempered [King of England] forever.” By sending troops to the American colonies, Britain incited conflict with the American colonists. One notable justification for the colonists declaring independence is that they had tried to make peace with Britain but were rejected. Before drafting the Declaration of Independence, colonists sent a peace treaty, called the Olive Branch Petition, to the king. It asked to settle the quarrel without going to war. However, the king rejected it. This is mentioned in the Declaration of Independence when it says, “Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.” Also, in the “Declaration of the Cause and Necessity of Taking up Arms”, John Dickinson and Thomas Jefferson allude to the fact that after the colonists petitioned Parliament about the taxes Parliament responded by saying that they can make whatever laws they want. This suggests that they refuse to listen to the protests or petitions of the colonists. Evidently, the colonists had tried to negotiate peace with Britain but Britain refused to listen to any of the Americans’ claims. All things considered, it was condonable for the Americans to declare their independence from Britain. In the time leading up to the colonists’ actions, Britain had passed many unjust taxes and laws, sent troops into the colonies, and refused to listen to the colonists requests to settle the issues peacefully...
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...Prompt: Were the Founding Fathers (Sons of Liberty) patriots or traitors? Patriotism has always been a truly ambiguous term. The media portrays it with glory, while others describe it as “rebel” or “red-neck.” In addition, the fine line between patriot and traitor has always existed, as decisions and acts that have been made for the sake of so-called “patriotism” are called into question. The case of the Founding Fathers is also controversial. Before the Revolutionary War, the Sons of Liberty were still subjects of the English crown, and thus it can be argued that they were traitors. However, as history shows, the Founding Fathers were clearly patriots. Through their love of this country while trying to resolve issues without violence, their patriotism clearly defines this nation. In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, Britain was not only victorious, but also deep in debt. Taking advantage of the colonies, Britain attempted to raise revenues by taxing the colonists heavily. Taxation acts such as the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, and Intolerable Acts enraged the colonists. However, rather than acting in full violent revolt, the Sons of Liberty as well as other colonists tried to solve this problem through nonviolent means, such as boycotting British goods. In May 1773, the English Parliament passed the Tea Act which was unfavorable to the colonists. Instead of declaring war, the Bostonians boarded the ships carrying the tea and dumped them into the bay, instigating what...
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...force colonists to house British soldiers. These were just some examples of many acts that affected Massachusetts and had repercussions on other colonies as well. On the other hand, the king felt that colonists were complaining too much about too little and they should be more appreciative and the acts were a way to punish them and make them stop protesting. Nevertheless, colonists had grown accustomed to being independent and did not require Britain to succeed. In my opinion, this is the most important reason for turning against the British government. The colonists tried to establish a treaty with the king many times and asked that he address their complaints. One famous example is the Olive Branch petition which was written by John Dickinson a Pennsylvania delegate in 1775. The petition stated the desire to remain loyal to the British crown and asked that the king address their complaints. The king responded in a way that demonstrated that he did not listen to the colonists and declared that they were in rebellion. As a result, he passed the Prohibitory Act which closed American ports to overseas trade and allowed the Royal Navy to seize American ships at sea. This made the colonists certain that they had no other choice but to start the revolutionary war and eventually declare independence. King George III and his advisors felt that they wanted to teach the colonists a lesson. They believed that they would send a few troops, show a little force, and the colonists would fold...
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...French and Indian War and the American Revolution Four Connections of the French and Indian War with the American Revolutions 1. No appreciation of colonial effort 2. Mutual dislike 3. Absence of French and Spanish attack 4. British troops remain (peace keeping) Royal Proclamation of 1763- divide French and Indians, colonists are not allowed to cross it Huge war debt after the French and Indian War Resurgence of Imperialism 1. The Sugar Act (1764) stipulated that if Americans purchased non-English sugar (especially Dutch), you would have to pay an extra tax (resemblance to the Navigation Acts) 2. The Stamp Act (1765) an act that required you to place a stamp on any type you purchased paper, or fill out a form, marriage license, etc. you would have to purchase stamps psychological- visible reminder that they were colonists George Grenville- pushed for the Stamp Act Three Types of Responses to the Stamp Act 1. Emotional a. Sons of Liberty 2. Political (Constitutional) a. Stamp Act Congress (first unified Congress among colonists) 9 of 13 colonies meet in New York b. Virtual Representation c. Declaration of Rights and Grievances “virtual representation we do not accept” 3. Economic a. Non-importation movement (stop buying British goods) b. Daughters of Liberty (filling the gap of things that do not come in) Stamp Act Repealed (1766) Declaratory Act (1766) (passed on the same day as the Stamp Act Repeal) (Parliament has the right to “bind...
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...views on the religious and political philosophy this began the revolution. Many sides were taken before the first battle of Lexington and Concord on April 18, 1775. Many people know this battle as the ¨shot heard around the world¨. When this battle was over Gage decided to make his way back up to Boston. On his way he encountered ¨a countryside in arms¨. While he is trying to return to Boston England has mentioned the conciliatory proposition. England wants to make peace and tax the colonist. The second continental congress was held on May, 1775. This meeting concerned the indians and trying to get Canada from Britain. The British had a victory at Bunker Hill in June of 1775. Shortly after they had that victory they sent the Olive Branch Petition. This petition was rejected by the colonists and left the colonies in a state of rebellion. In December of 1775 the prohibitory act was placed on the colonies making it so they could not trade. The colonies decided that they were going to move toward independence. Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense and many of the colonist bought the pamphlet and shared it with the people around them. This pamphlet led to the third continental congress. In this meeting they demanded a resolution for independence outside of New England. The Declaration of Independence was being written, the main author was Thomas Jefferson. The declaration was directed toward the King and was authorized July second, 1776. The British had many strengths that included more money...
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...Siege of Boston. The colonists surrounded Boston and Charlestown to keep the redcoats contained. The Siege of Boston was commanded by Artemas Ward, Nathaniel Greene, John Stark, and Israel Putnam. Before breaking through the siege, General Gage waited for reinforcements from General Howe General Clinton, and General Burgoyne. Therefore, the colonial militia and the British just remained and waited for something to happen or change. This happened in Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, Mat 1775, delegates from all 13 colonies met to begin the Second Continental Congress. Fighting broke out in Massachusetts and the king declares Massachusetts ‘in rebellion’. Most delegates wanted to make peace with the king; they sent a document call the Olive Branch Petition to King George. In the document the colonists told their king that they would remain loyal to him if he were to remove the intolerable acts from Boston. The king never replied to them, so they set up a continental army and put George Washington as commander in Chief. Washington headed to Boston while a major battle broke out between the redcoats and militia. The minutemen had the redcoats surrounded in Boston. British General Howe was in charge of the navy and ships at anchor at Boston Harbor. If he needed to, he could use his cannons and guns to powerful effects. On June 16 Col. William Prescott took up a strategic...
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...They met a year later because the lack of technology and one ship took 2-3 months across seas and 2-3 months back. They needed to set up a real, organized army and George Washington was the man who led and trained them. The king discovered the plan and sent more troops over and the Battle of Bunker Hill was the outcome. The little army managed to kill/wound 1,000 British troops. The colonists also sent an Olive Branch Petition, which meant the colonists were asking for desired peace. The King was very angry and said...
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...The United States Congress: The Legislative Branch of United State’s Government Ilhan Abdi Class title: Date: 10/29/2012 To write anything about the history of the United State’s Congress, one must illustrate the entire formation of the American Republic. Because, this was the first branch of the US government, where the formation of the rest of the institutions will stem from. This is a big topic that requires much time and resources. However, in this essay, I will briefly look over the major events and milestones that led to the formation of the United States, as a nation, while at the same time focusing on the history, the role, and the transformation of the United States congress. In 1770, what has begun as a simple...
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...At this point in history, 1777, the 13 colonies were still a part of the British Empire. However the colonists were growing tired of the laws and bills that were being imposed on them from Britain. The colonist sent several petitions such as the Olive Branch Petition asking the King to repeal the unfair laws. The King refused to hear the complaints of the colonist and continued to enforce the laws. The Tea Act and Revised Quartering Acts pushed the colonist over the edge, they had enough and declared their independence from Britain. England decided they did not want lose the colonies and choose to fight the colonists to regain control which began the Revolutionary War . There were many battles fought during the Revolutionary War that lasted...
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...The Townshend Acts and the Intolerable Acts pushed the colonists to resist British laws and demand independence from England. After the French and Indian War, the colonies were completely broke. In order to pay back their debts, Britain had no other choice but to tax the colonists. However, the colonists had no representation in Parliament, and this angered them. Colonists rebelled and boycotted several items to show England how upset they were. Colonial leaders sent the Olive Branch Petition shortly after the Intolerable Acts were passed attempting to compromise with the King of Britain. He did not even read the letter. Britain passed the Stamp Act in 1765, a tax on all legal documents. The taxes were placed on warrants, pleadings, newspapers,...
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...of the common person. This shows a re-alignment of the value of human rights among all classes of people. From Pennsylvania’s already democratic leaning government formed by William Penn nearly one hundred years before, Pennsylvania gave more people a voice in election matters by lowering the voting requirement from owning a certain amount of land, to simply the taxpayers. The colonists before, during, and after the American Revolution were people of principle. They sacrificed convenience for rights, and the Declaration of Independence shows their belief that “prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes” (76). After numerous attempts at resolution from the Olive Branch Petition to the resistance of the Stamp Act, the American people prudently evaluated their decision to ignite the Revolution. Their belief that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” (75). Government in the eyes of the American people was the means of protecting these rights. ...
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