I became more aware of what revolutions really were. Political scientist Samuel P. Huntington described a revolution s “a rapid‚ fundamental‚ and violent domestic change in the dominant values and myths of a society‚ in its political institutions‚ social structure‚ leadership‚ and government activities and policies” (p.186). This definition from Huntington goes hand in hand with what I read in powerpoint 13B. it didn’t take me long to find out something new about revolutions. I didn’t know that people
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Chloe Olson Daughters of the American Revolution As a daughter of the American Revolution‚ I believe dependability‚ service‚ leadership and patriotism are essential to being a good citizen. These words describe how it is important to focus on deeds that are larger than us. To me‚ there is more to life than worrying about how I look and how popular I am. These qualities reassure that I go out of my way for others who need it. Not everyone can stand up for themselves; I recognize when a situation
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was our time to show we know how to run a country on our own. The American Revolution was an outburst between America and Britain. This revolution started because of many reason. For political reasons and we were tired of being harassed for no reason. They were taxing America so they could have money. They wanted us to be like them. America was not happy and we finally decided that it was time to fight back. The revolution took place between 1765 and 1783. The United States thirteen colonies
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occurrences like the French Revolution (1789–1799)‚ the American Revolution (1775–1783)‚ and the independence movements in Latin America. The Enlightenment principles of liberty‚ equality‚ and democracy propelled these revolutions‚ which ended in the overthrow of monarchies and colonial rule. As a result of the American Revolution‚ the United States of America was established‚ a republic founded on individual rights and democratic ideals. During the French Revolution‚ republicanism flourished‚ the
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Enlightenment became popular. Common Sense was the only powerful tool that changed the colonist’s perspective by explaining the importance of independence from Britain politically‚ economically‚ and socially‚ eventually influencing the American Revolution‚ and creating the American Identity. Paine’s arguments highlight Enlightenment principles and emphasizes natural rights. In this pamphlet‚ he points out the injustice and harmful laws the British made and put on the colonists and why there should be a cry
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The most important theme from the previous two weeks of class is the need for revolution that sparked in many oppressed societies. The Atlantic Revolutions (1770s-1820s)‚ cover the American‚ French‚ Haitian‚ and Latin American Revolutions. Each one of these revolutions was inspired by the movement of the Enlightenment‚ which urged individuals to act with reason and agency. The first of these‚ the American Revolution from 1775 to 1783‚ demanded “certain unalienable rights…[of] life‚ liberty‚ and
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The Impact of the American Industrial Revolution The American Industrial Revolution was a period that is primarily applied to the political‚ social‚ and economic changes that highlight the transition from a stable agricultural and commercial society to a modern industrial society that relies on complex machinery rather than handmade objects that were used as tools. It is an historical period that took places from the middle of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century. This period was
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What is an American? The definition of who an American is‚ or what an American is varies from person to person. Perspectives about this subject can turn controversial because what one’s opinion about who and what an American is may be completely different than another’s. The bottom line is that America is a nation filled with a diversity of cultures. Regardless of what other people may suggest that an American is‚ I think that someone who has migrated to the United States and has lived here half
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Vincent Vo Period 3 Unit 4 and 5 Reflection HW Unit 4 How did Peter the Great and Catherine the Great change Russia? Both Russian rulers largely reformed their country by introducing ideas and customs from Western Europe. Peter the Great was especially known for his trip to Western Europe and bringing back knowledge of finance‚ politics‚ military‚ etc. Through his reform of the military system and the nobility and construction of many factories‚ Peter brought Russia up to the surface from its longtime
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many people and funds were pooled together to send him to America to attend college. While attending college‚ Hamilton was introduced to several significant figures of the time which lead to his involvement in the American Revolution. Hamilton had a significant impact on the revolution including
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