The Revolutionary War: Does Culture Influence Opinion?

In April 1775, British troops attempted to seize colonial weapons in Concord, Massachusetts. This battle went down in history as the official start of the American Revolutionary War. The British government had been imposing various taxes on the colonies. Over the course of time, the colonists had forged a distinct American identity and ideas such as independence gained momentum. The colonists decided taxation without representation was unlawful since they didn’t have a say in the matter. When presenting the idea to Parliament, it was rejected on the grounds that the colonists weren’t considered British citizens and therefore had no voice. This decision only fueled the ambition to break free from Great Britain and become an independent nation. And so, in
My view is that it is never ethically permissible to take a life, but when it comes to self defense and freedom from oppression, it is certainly necessary. Does culture influence opinion? The fact that I am an American Citizen does influence my opinion about the Revolutionary War. Growing up in the U.S., we were taught about the Revolution in school and how concepts like “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” (Declaration of Independence, Paragraph 2, 1776) are more than a privilege, it’s a basic human right. Understanding how hard colonial soldiers, civilians and leaders fought for what we have today gives me a sense of gratitude. The influence of ethical frameworks. The Declaration of Independence (1776) asserted that individuals possess inherent and unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This revolutionary idea challenged the prevailing notion that rulers held absolute power over their subjects, instead it proposed that governments derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed. When perceived tyranny threatened these fundamental rights, the ethical landscape