AMERICAN REVOLUTION

American Revolution

American Revolution

Introduction

The American Revolution (1775-1783) was a period of significant political changes caused by the insurrection of the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies in North America against the British in the late eighteenth century. Episode founder of the nation and the American birth of the United States, the revolution were manifested in violence against the British, war against the city and social unrest. To amortize the cost of the Seven Years War (1756-1763), the British imposed taxes on the thirteen colonies of North America without consulting them, the American colonists protested to the King George III and Parliament UK and launched a revolt that the city tried to stifle by sending troops.

Discussion

On 4 July 1776, representatives of the colonies met in Philadelphia adopted the Declaration of Independence, and after a series of setbacks for the Continental Army commanded by George Washington, the war against Great Britain turned to the advantage of Americans. Insurgents (in English: "insurgents") received the help of volunteers French, and the government of Louis, of Spain and the United Provinces. In 1783, London had to recognize the independence of the United States. The new country is endowed with a Constitution (1787), which was inspired by the Enlightenment. George Washington was elected president in 1789, but the early years of the new country were marked by political opposition and social tensions.

The American Revolution created a new State a Republic government adopted new institutions. She emerged a nation distinct from the American people of Britain, with its symbols and myths founders. She had a significant impact in Europe, especially France. It caused significant changes intellectuals led by republican and democratic ideals, which are always present American values. It gave rise to reference documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution), are affirmed where the rights to liberty, to equality and the pursuit of happiness.

Fundamental moment for the country's history, the American Revolution also provoked opposition between the proponents of a strong central government and those who preferred to give more autonomy to the “federal” states. It also led to tensions between the founding fathers about the place of the people in politics. The subject was subsequently the subject of much debate historiography on the nature of events and their influence in Europe. The American Revolution marked a sustainable way the American culture by inspiring writers, painters and filmmakers.

American Revolution was importance to US military history

The American Revolution ...