Tag: AmericanRevolution

we want libertea-not british tea.

I was born twice: first, as a baby boy, on the saline yet refreshing shores of Boston; and then again, as a patriot, in the herbal aromas of the Boston Harbor in December 16th, 1773.

–

American Revolution was worth the cause for its political, economic and social advancement it brought to the United States of America.

Despite numerous changes due to the revolution, people of color did not rise in social status because wealthy landowning white men were dominated in society. Thus, slavery continued in the South of America and the labor for men and women stayed the same. However, the American Revolution brought copious advances as well.
The Revolution certainly allowed the Unites States of America to become a nation with constitution, ruled by 3-branch government led by the president. The constitution of America allowed for several changes: direct representation of citizens, natural rights and bill of rights, and the freedom of worship.

Owing to the collapse of mercantilism, land expansion became possible while new markets and trade partners opened to foreign companies. New society decrees were enacted: end of Indentured servitude, Inheritance of land to be divided among children, and the women’s suffrage. Hence, no patriot was denied opportunity because of his or her parent’s social status. Yet, indigenous people were pushed westwards as Americans expanded.

13 -> 50

“No taxation without representation!”

-James Otis-

The American Revolution was largely due to taxes and duties imposed by the British Parliament to pay the debt caused by the 7 Years’ War. The British Parliament wanted more revenue from the colonies for defending the 13 colonies in the war. Thus, the parliament began imposing several heavy taxes upon the colonies. The video underscores several acts charged by the British Parliament such as the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Declaratory Act and the Townshend Acts.  Colonial opposition grew as the bond colonies infracted the British Parliament’s laws and policies. Phrases such as ‘No taxation without representation’ prospered as an anti-British propaganda. Ultimately, Common Sense by Thomas Paine served as a legendary propaganda which argued independence for the American colonies from Britain. As the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies gained constitutional liberal democracy. From 13 colonies in the 1750s, there are now 50 states in the United States of America.

Enjoy the video!

Link to Declaration of Independence Image