The American Revolution was a widespread coming together of angry colonists against England. Beginning in the late 1700s‚ after the French and Indian War‚ colonists started getting fed up with what they thought of as cruel treatment. What really fueled their rage was the unfair taxation. The French and Indian War ended with Britain in serious dept. Britain decided that it was about time for the colonists to pay for their war costs. So‚ they passed a series of laws imposing taxes on the colonists
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The American Revolution was an event that defined our identity as Americans. In Elementary school‚ we are taught about how the Boston Tea party was the start of the Revolution; more specifically the tax the British implemented on tea. In Middle school we are taught about George Washington and how he fearlessly crossed the Delaware River on Christmas day‚ in freezing temperatures‚ in order to take the British soldiers by surprise. In college‚ we are told that what we have learned about the American
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Flies High: The American Flag America is a country full of patriotic‚ free spirited‚ opinionated‚ and passionate citizens. The United States of America has many symbols that portray the true nature of the country. Some of these symbols include‚ the Statue of Liberty‚ Mount Rushmore‚ and the Liberty Bell‚ but no national monument can compare to “Ol’ Glory” herself‚ the American Flag. Everyone that looks at this flag sees red‚ white‚ blue‚ and the stars and stripes‚ but many Americans look past its
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The American Revolutionary War was the final phase of the political American Revolution though the colonists had precluded the rights from claiming the Parliament of Great Britain in overseeing them. In 1775‚ colonists had picked up control of the thirteen frontier governments. They established the Continental Congress to arbitrate with the parliament for their benefit brought about being pronounced as deceivers by the Congress and the states continued for the rebellion the next year. The need to
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The open land‚ additional benefits and other existing problems encouraged Americans to expand westward. The American people began to realize that the future of the country lay in the development of its own western resources. There were many reasons that made the people face the grueling and dangerous movement west‚ but the primary reason was economy. "Like the Spanish conquistadors before them‚ the Americans looked beyond the Mississippi‚ they saw an open beckoning. Despite the
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As the years go by‚ the American Dream becomes less practical to fulfill. What is seen on television screens has changed the main concept of what the dream should be about. Instead of owning land and supporting a family‚ the dream has become about owning the most expensive cars‚ clothes‚ houses‚ etc. The Dream gives artificial faith that anything is possible and motivation to keep working for a better life. The American Dream is the idea of anything being possible. It gives people hope that if they
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find a job that can support your family. For many Native Americans‚ there is no need to imagine any of that because they are forced to live a life like that already. For many years now‚ Native American reservations have struggled with creating suitable living conditions which creates a very difficult environment for one grow up in or raise their children. Because of poor health conditions‚ unstable job market and terrible housing; Native American reservations have developed some of the worst living conditions
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easier. America may have not been the united front today if it weren’t for the little actions that helped the colonists realize they wanted change for themselves‚ and their future. The British thought they had complete control without knowledge of the American Revolution that was brewing. As any revolution starts‚ the early stages of questioning began subtly. Anything can spark mixed feelings on the subject. In 1722 an article was released telling on the different rights yielded to indentured servants
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The American Revolution was the revolt of the English colonies in North America that occurred between 1775 and 1783‚ which resulted in the establishment of the United States. The Independence of the United States is considered the first American Revolution (the second was the Civil War). It was a landmark in the Old Regime crisis because it broke the unity of the colonial system. The thirteen American colonies were formed from the seventeenth century. In the late eighteenth century‚ there were 680
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dreams that are made impossible in their home country. The American Dream is set out to be known for being accomplished and successful‚ these things alone may help motivate one into having prosperity in life. Depending on the standards in the classic American Dream‚ one may believe this is achievable by every individual of the United States; no matter what obstacles they may face such as prejudices‚ determination shall overcome. The American Dream can be perceived by a famous quote of the Declaration
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