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    Why the Americans won the Revolution The Americans won the Revolutionary War against the British due to three important advantages they had in the war. The first advantage they possessed was the fact that they were fighting on and knew their own land. The British had to move their troops and supplies across the ocean. The Americans did not have to. In addition‚ it was hard for the British to get reinforcement and when their ships were blocked‚ they had no support. As for knowing their own land

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    Theme 2 Was the American Revolution largely a product of market-driven consumer forces? The American Revolution paved the way for democratic rule in nations and ignited the spreading thereof throughout the whole world. Yet events that led up the start of the revolution have been mixed in their significance by historians. Both historians‚ Carl Degler and T.H. Breen agree that the British mercantile system had benefited the colonists‚ allowing them to have comfortable lifestyles. Madaras L‚ SoRelle

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    The American Revolution was the political catastrophe during the 18th century‚ in which the 13 colonies in North America joined together to break away from the British. The American Revolution was the result of a series of political‚ social‚ and intellectual shift in early American society. Many people believe that the American Revolution was simply caused by over taxation. There were three main conflicts that led to the American Revolution; the Enlightenment‚ The French and Indian War‚ and The Stamp

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    War never truly has one person or side at fault; each front brings something to the table. Nevertheless‚ the American Revolution is a conflict that raises major debate over who to blame. The American colonies were at a standstill. How could a new nation grow with such a controlling mother country always on its back? As a result of the French Indian War‚ the British had to pay for their colonies war debts. For England to pay for these debts‚ Parliament imposed multiple harsh taxes and acts on

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    the American Industrial Revolution Graeme H. Nelson 3/12/13 Pd. 7- Axe CHS Amer. Hist. II The Industrial Revolution‚ although not perceived as a single event‚ but rather a string of events‚ inventions‚ progressions‚ and improvements to society‚ ushered in an era of unprecedented growth. The turn of the century brought with it rapid progress never before seen in American history. The Industrial Revolution itself

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    Civilization paper A numerous amount of revolutions have taken place throughout the storied history on earth‚ ranging from the unremarkable and forgettable‚ to the famous and extravagant such as the English and American Revolutions. As we study American history‚ we can see that on many counts‚ the phrase “history repeats itself”‚ reveals much truth. Both the English Civil War and the American Revolution consist of similarities‚ whether general or specific. Many of the events triggering the specific wars and

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    The American Revolution The American Revolution was a political turmoil that occurred in the United States between 1765 and 1783 through which rebels in Thirteen American Colonies defeated Britain’s authority and led to the formation of the United States of America. The rebels achieved this goal through their rejection of monarchy and aristocracy that was characterized by initiatives that were geared towards a revolution. This important event in the history of the United States was also brought

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    The excerpt of the document “The Sentiments of an American Woman” and Discovery Education‚ suggests that women did have a major role in the American Revolution without actually fighting. They contributed much to the war effort such as taking over the roles of the men and running business and farms. Their love for the public good pushed them to do so. The document gives an outlook on women’s aspects of the Revolution. “ ‘On the commencement of actual war‚ the Women of America manifested a firm resolution

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    The major changes during the struggle for independence and years after gave a “period of revolutionary significance” (Jones‚ 1995‚ p. 58). However‚ the American Revolution was not the same as the French Revolution of 1789 or the Russian Revolution of 1917 as it had no major changes in economic or reorganisation of the government. The Americans fought not to seek to establish a radical new social order but it was the first successful war of national independence in the modern period in which it ended

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    What is an American

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    December 1‚ 2014 Period 1 What is an American? To be an American is to be many things. No matter where you come from initially or who you are‚ to be an American is to be a part of something exceptional‚ something unique‚ something to be proud of. Besides the literal aspect of being born in America or moved here‚ to be an American is something that comes from inside. This is a land of freedom and chance‚ a place for everyone willing to do their part and make this the American dream once again. When

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