Bob Andrews, his name was. Fought in the American revolutionary war, they said, and for the wrong side. People judged him because he was a Tory, but that’s alright. Even Tories had stories to tell. Bob Andrews had his journal: three entries, spanning multiple years, which gives a peek into what his tale was.

Was the War Worth Fighting?

The American Revolution changed a lot, for many people. One of the most important changes was the fact that after the revolution, it was possible for anyone to rise in social status if they worked hard enough. This contrasts strongly with how it was before the revolution: before, if a person was born a status they would stay with that status. Another change was the method of governance. The revolution abolished the monarchy and instead replaced it with a Republic. There is still a person in charge of the country, but he is restrained by several others: the members of the congress. Average citizens also now have a say in the governance of the country through the new voting system.

Not everything changed, however. There was still one central government with power. People who faced oppression such as women, Native Americans, and African Americans were still mistreated like they were before the war even though many had helped the Patriots win the revolutionary war.

While the war did not bring freedom and equality for all, it did allow for much better social mobility. The American Revolution also removed a central figure who has the potential to become tyrannous. Overall, the American Revolution was definitely worth it in the end.