1765, the first French and Indian War started the American Revolution between The United States and Great Britain. And later the Sugar Act which was passed by the British parliament had huge affects on the peasants and colonists in America who were not able to afford sugar anymore.
After a few years, in 1770 the Boston Massacre occurred. People protested for the unfairness and “Taxation without representation” that had been happening in the past few years, however this caused Innocents to be killed on the King Street in Boston by the red army.
Finally, in 1783 the Peace Treaty was signed by all representatives of the Great Britain, Unitate States, French, and Spain. The United State was finally recognized as a independent country, and ended the Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain. It also brought back many things, and reduced tax which allowed colonists or citizens to again able to afford many things.
Continuity:
The Revolution did not have a major impact socially and economically, especially for people who were part of the ruling classes, they remained in the ruling class and upper classes. Even though there were laws preventing slavery, slavery was still not abolished after the revolution. However later in the North, it was abolished shortly after the revolution. Slavery in the south stayed the same. White, rich men was still in charge.
Meanwhile in the American colonies, it was really rare for women to pursue various events and jobs, such as printers, innkeepers, merchants, and teachers. Women were excluded from political activities, but only a few women, like Mercy Otis Warren and Abigail Adams, entered the political arena as public figures. Even though many laws were added to protect women’s rights, the position of women did not change much in society.
Change:
There are many things that have changed after the American Revolution. Firstly, The Revolution opened new markets and new trading relationships between different countries. Secondly, It expanded territories for invasion and settlement, and the Americans began to build their own manufacturers. Then, having religious freedom. Separation of church and state. Not everyone has the same beliefs and religion, and not everyone goes to the same church. Lastly, The independence of the United States which was the greatest consequence of the American Revolution. As a result of the revolution and the Treaty of Paris, the United States was recognized by Great Britain finally as an independent nation. The British also gave up a large amount of territory which we now classify as the American Midwest.
Was it worth it?
I feel like if you see it from different perspectives you would receive multiple and different answers. Firstly, from a American perspective they would say that it was worth it, because after the American Revolution America finally gained independence, and freedom away and not controlled by Britain anymore. Similarly, citizens would also see this revolution worth it because it succeeded for a shared commitment to working out in agreed ways, and citizens/colinists were also not in control of the British Government anymore, they were also able to use the control of the political structures in anyway.
However, if it was from a British perspective they might say that it wasnt worth it. Throughout the American revolution Britain spent a huge amount of money fighting in the Reovlutionary War. During this time taxes had also been raised, for Britain had relied on that because others were severely interrupted caused by war.
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