Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. Before the actual revolution began, Britain had treated the colonies in the New World as an independent country. When Britain needed funds to pay off the war, they turned to the colonies for help. The colonist noted that the extra taxation they were being charged was unconstitutional and unlawful. They each viewed themselves as self-governing states that did not want to interfere. King George III and parliament were violating the charter right of the colonies. However the colonist tried every to negotiate with the king of England before deciding to fight. They’re goal was not to change the government completely but to restore it.
Lizeth, I agree with you because I also think that the American Revolution was a war for independence. I also think that it was unfair that King George III was violating and unfairly treating the colonies. I think you made a very good point on saying that what the people wanted was to restore their government and not fully change it.
No, the American Revolution was not truly a war for independence. What spark the Revolution was Britain's sudden interest in the colonies after years of salutary neglect; mostly because they needed revenues to pay for the Seven Year War. However; because of this, there was tension between the rich and poor colonists, not to mention the colonists and England. Throughout the book, it kept mentioning that the colonist had riots but not because the wanted their independence from Britain but because of the injustice of their monetary status and the oppression of the lower class. Also, the Sons of Liberty were mostly composed of upper and middle class men, who mainly wanted to relieve the tension between the upper and lower classes and they did these by introducing a common enemy, the British. They did this because they wanted to broaden their organizations.In addition, the Revolution was mainly fought for monetary reasons, under the inspirational cover of independent ,which was a pleasant bonus from the American Revolution.
Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. As Howard Zinn says in "A People's History of the United States" on page 60, "With the French defeated, the British government could turn its attention to tightening control over the colonies. It needed revenues to pay for the war, and looked to the colonies for that...So, the American leadership was less in need of English rule, the English more in need of the colonists' wealth. The elements were there for conflict." This being said, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence because the English took advantage of the colonists by taxing them to pay for their war against the French. This led the colonists to rebel against the English.
I agree with you because I do see the American Revolution as a war for independence from Great Britain; however, natural rights were deprived from women and slaves. They had independence but not the rights everyone deserved. In my opinion, it was mainly the American men who gained true independence.
Yes indeed, but the question is asking was the American Revolution truly a war for independence? INDEPENDENCE, from Britain. So yes slaves and women did not receive natural rights as much as white men did but they still got their independence from Britain.
Yes, the American revolution was truly a war for independence. After years of salutary neglect the British decided to begin taxing the colonist for mostly everything because they needed revenues to pay for the Seven Year War. The colonist found this taxation unfair and one-sided. They thought of themselves as self-governed and did not feel the need to pay them back for what they have caused themselves. The colonist tried to negotiate and avoid conflict, however King George III refused. From there, the American Revolution became as is and the colonist were just trying to defend what was theirs to begin with.
No, the American Revolution was not a war for independence. The colonists didn’t really want independence from Great Britain they wanted a change in taxes and a voice in the government. Since King George wasn’t willing to compromise with the colonists there wasn’t a choice for the colonists other than going to war.
I agree with the fact that SOME of the colonists only wanted a change in the taxes they were receiving, but most of the colonist truly wanted to break away from Great Britain because they wanted their own independence. They were tired of the way King George had treated them, and the colonists made a difference (i.e the American Revolution) to achieve their goal of liberty.
Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. It was a war for Independence because the colonists wanted to restore the government. They thought it was unfair for King George lll to tax them for the previous war Britain had. The parliament set laws that taxed the colonist for everything, so the colonists were just rebelling against this unfair laws. The colonist even tried to negotiate and avoid conflict with the king in the Olive Branch Petition, however King George III refused. Since that happened, the American Revolution had to be done in order for the colonist to get what they disserved, natural rights.
I agree that the American Revolution was a true revolution because the colonials were tired of being taxed by King George ΙΙΙ. Also they wanted to be represented in government which was not happening in parliament. That is also why it was a revolution because they wanted to create their own government.
Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. It was for independence because the colonists felt it was unfair and unlawful of King George III to neglect them for so long and only turn to them when he was in need of funds. They felt that they were not reliable to pay for the debts and fines owed after the war that they felt was not completely necessarily in the first place. The colonists even tried making deals with the king, but he didn't want to make deals. This led to the American Revolution, a war fought to separate the colonists and England. With this being said, the war was most definitely for independence and freedom.
I agree with your response. King George only taxed them to get more money for what he needed. He did neglect the colonies for a long period of time, plus his actions to them caused them to fight for their independence. I completely agree with your response.
The American Revolution was ignited for independence. The colonists were constructed of a majority of poor who were angry of having no part in the government and wanted to change the ways of the government. They pleaded for democracy in the colonies and amongst England. Yet they began to believe there could never be change at a low class. After the Seven Years War, the British began to focus more on the colonies. The colonies had been under salutary neglect and suddenly they were charging at the colonies by taxing them,dissolving the colonial governments, controlling judges, sending military, and cuttting off trade all to try to keep the colonies under control. This raged all people especially the rich. The rich were not enough to set the revolution so they grew a bond with the poor through the Common Sense pamphlet. Together they thrived to what they believe would be liberty.
Yes the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. It was a war of Independence because the Colonist didn’t believe that they should listen to King George III. Britain needed revenue to pay off the Seven Year War. On that note, King George made the decision that Colonist should pay taxes. The Colonist found this unfair and ridiculous. King George was just mistreating and misusing the people from the New World. The Colonist had enough of all this nonsense; they were tired living under the rules of King George. The Colonist wanted to be independent and have a government of their own.
yes, the American Revolution was a war for indepence because the British were just using the colonies for their benefit. They did not acknowledge their opinion about the unfair taxes and they didn't represent them in their government.
Kristal, I strongly agree with you that the revolution was a war for independence. I also agree with you on the fact that King George’s taxation was very unfair to all the colonists and that indeed they grew tired and annoyed of living under the kings ruling.
Yes the American Revolution was a war for independence because the 13 colonies wanted to break away from the king of the British Empire as well as the empire itself. The colonists didn’t want to pay taxes that King George III demanded. The British responded with troops as well as the 13 colonies which lead to the American Revolution. A revolution is a change and the colonists wanted change therefore I believe that the American Revolution was a war for independence.
Yes, the American Revolution was a war for independence. When Britain needed money to pay off the Seven Years War they turned to the colonist. Soon the colonists grew tired of the government. So they all decided to get together and rebel against them. The government was taking advantage of the colonists wealth. It was all under the rule of King George III. The colonists wanted their own government. They wanted to make there own choices on how to live, and they wanted the independence to do it.
I agree with you Ivan, that the American Revolution was a war for independence not only because the British government abused the natural rights of the colonist but also passed taxes on them in order to pay off the dept that Britain had after the 7 years war.
After reading chapter four "Tyranny Is Tyranny," the facts all prove towards to The American Revolution being more than just a war for idependence. The war was used to unite the colonies, and for the upper class to maintain there power. There has always been tension between the social classes in the colonies, such as Beacon's Rebellion and ect. As the lower class kept to uproar in the difference in power and voice within the colonies. It comes to no surprise that the founding fathers (keep in mind being in the upper class) create such an elaborate idea of uniting the colonies and removing Great Britian from the colonies. "Killing two birds with one stone." Genius right, with all this built up anger and pressure from Britian. The upper class used this to motivate and convice the lower class: peasants, farmers, and merchants, that Britain was responsbile for everything, thus causing the American Revolution and unification of the colonies.
Great summary Ozzy. I agree with your statement of "Killing two birds with one stone." , because indeed the founding fathers would at the same time remove Great Britain and unite the colonies.
Yes it was because the Brits that lived in the colonies wanted to separate from England. The new ideas that the people were starting to have increased the need if separation between them. They wanted to get away from the tyranny and pursuit happiness, equality, and liberty for everyone. These ideas led up to the colonists creating their own government where the people rule. What the colonists did was basically an overthrow of government from tyranny to democracy which is called a revolution that fought for their independence.
At first the American Revolution wasn't truely a war for independence. What triggered the revolution is Britain's interest in the colonies after the Seven Years War. The King started to tax the colonists to pay for the costs and damages. The colonists then decided all the taxes and laws were unfair. The King only wanted money and to control the colonies. He never cared about what they thought. The colonisst tried to negiotiate with King George III, but he refused. Since he refused the colonists were fed up and decided to become their own nation. This united the colonies and the ones who agreed to secede from Britain prepared for war.
Yes, I do believe overall the American Revolution was a war for independence. Through constant tyranny, abuse and neglect from King George and Parliament the colonies decided to finally part from Britain’s control and become their own country. They believed Britain was not honoring the people’s natural rights and were not voicing their opinion in government issues. In addition, one of the biggest reasons also was the high tax that took money out of colonists pocket; which seriously angers any person when people take your hardworking money. Due to these reasons and many more detailed in the Declaration of Independence the colonists had a right to leave British’s command and fight for their freedom.
i agree with you in all parts of your argument and i feel that you should have mentioned a little more when it comes to not being able to voice their opinions.
Howard Zinn claims, “They found that by creating a nation, a symbol, a legal unity called the United States, they could take over land, profits, and political power from favorites of the British Empire.” Through this quotation, Zinn expresses the concept of uniting people through nationhood. Because of this idea, Americans were allowed to create a war for independence. The American Revolution was a war for independence because of the creation of an entirely new nation and the adoption of a democracy. Zinn says “Paine’s Common Sense, which appeared in early 1776 and became the most popular in the American Colonies, did this.” The Colonies were growing economically powerful, and the British were taking full advantage of this in terms of having them pay for war. As a result, movements were steered by inflamed people. It is evident that the citizens took extreme actions in getting the separation and creating a war of independence.
I believe that the American Revolutionary war was a war for independence. The colonies were founded by people who wanted freedom. The colonies were used to having freedom with representative houses like the House of Burgesses. When salutary neglect ended the Colonist resented the British for wanting to take control. The colonist wanted to take control of their own affairs, like their laws, trade and officials, they wanted to be independent.
Yes the American Revolution was truly a war for independence because before the war the British had no interest in the colonials, but when the war began and they were in need of funds for war the British saw the colonies as a way to get money and they began to take advantage of them. King George III was making them pay high taxes and the colonies viewed this as unconstitutional and they called it taxation without representation. The king was taking advantage of the people by violating their natural rights and this angered the colonies. A section in the book A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn that proves that this all lead to conflict would be, "So, the American leadership was less in need of English rule, the English more in need of the colonists' wealth. The elements were there for conflict." (Pg 60). This piece of evidence from the book explains how the colonies were not in favor of doing everything they were told and wanted to separate from the British rule, which would cause the conflict but will eventually lead to their independence.
I personly believe that the war for american independance was a revolution, but consider the fact that the people directly involved where buisness people protecting their buisness.
The American Revolution was indeed a war for independence. The 13 colonies under the power of King George III and parliament. Colonists were angry and frustrated from all the taxes King George III was imposing upon them, since they were unfair. He raised up the taxes to pay off the war debts, and revenues subsequent to the Seven Years War. This triggered the rebellion and madness of the colonists because George III as a tyrant, had them under complete despotism. This being said the colonies joined forces and became a country of their own.They didn't want to be ruled by a tyrant government, they wanted to have liberty and independence. They acquired their independence once they overthrew King George III.
I would have to agree that the 13 colonies were living under a tyranny because the king was commanding them to do things which included paying taxes that were unfair and had no representation.
Yes, the American Revolution was a war fought for independence. The colonists living in the late 17th century and early 18th century had little freedom. The colonists were forced to allow soldiers to live in their homes (Quartering Act), and had to follow many other Acts. Although colonials ignored some of the acts like the navigation laws, it was clear that Britain wanted more control over the colonialists. Wanting more freedom and equality, the acts gave the opposite, and simply angered the people. When the Enlightenment came around in the 1700s the colonialists were given even more reasons to become independent. Thomas Paine's Common Sense influenced people to declare independence from England and did so by stating all of the wrong doings of Britain. Because the colonists wanted equality, self-government, and their natural rights (mainly liberty because of the fact Britain was basically controlling them) the American Revolution was truly fought for independence.
The American Revolution was not a war for independence. We the people were blinded by the glory of freedom and being fooled by the rich. The revolution was fought purely to keep the British out of the first class's wallets. With no taxes or limits on who to sell to, means more capital for the rich and complete control over their land. The leaders of the revolution themselves were wealthy and using the blame of the English to fight these wars. Who can blame them though, I would do the exact same thing; money is money and tyranny is tyranny.
I didn't think of it from this perspective but yes you are completely right. The rich were mad with the taxes but it also hurt the people since it got to the point where they couldn't afford to buy everday needs to live. Plus, the british were goong into their homes violating their rights so this angered them that is why the american revolution was a war of independence. Other than that you made a great point.
I disagree because the people wanted to be represented and it was not happening in parliament and the Virginia House of Burgesses was abolished by King George ΙΙΙ. Also they were mad at the taxes, and not just the rich, the common people were devastated by all of the taxes which is why they wanted to be free.
I disagree with you because I truly believe the American Revolution was a war for independence. The colonists were tired of being ruled by King George III. The way the British violated the colonist's homes, also gave them another reason to fight for their independence. This is way the American Revolution was a war for independence.
The American Revolution was truly a war for independence because the thirteen colonies were tired of King George ΙΙΙ’s oppressive nature. Also the colonists were tired of all of the taxes that King George had forced unto the colonies without even thinking of how they felt. Most of the taxes that were forced unto the colonies were to pay off the foreign wars that England had fought in and had forced the colonies to join in. Furthermore, the king and parliament had made a number of taxes that had either restricted them from going into the lands that they won in the French and Indian war or forced them to pay taxes. This and many other factors made tensions rise between England and the colonies, which then later turned into the revolution. They acquired their own freedom and established their own form of government once they defeated King George ΙΙΙ.
I think the American Revolutionary War was a war for independence. The British treated the people bad and taxed them for anything they bought. The British showed no caring towards the other people and just wanted to make money so they can pay for the war. The people from the Colonies wanted to have their own freedom because the British was taking away their natural rights. How could they be happy when they hard to work to pretty much pay taxes. They had no saying in the government because they would just be ignored. They wanted to be a free country and have their natural rights.
After reading chapter 4 again, I can tell that the American Revolution was about their independence and uniting against Britain because Howard Zinn states on page 59 that if they created a nation called the united states, they could take over land, profits, and political power from the British Empire. It took many groups that rose up for the colonies to be united and separate from Great Britain.. On page 63 Howard Zinn states that one powerful and organized movement was the Regulator movement. The colonist had little rights and due to all of the taxes being imposed on them they wanted to be seperate. It was a movement between white farmers and wealthy and corrupt officials. On page 67 Zinn says the Boston Massacre caused many riots through the 1760's until finally the continental congress was called. The colonists did gain their independence but it took their combined efforts to do it.
Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The colonies were primarily composed of poor people that were tired of the unfair king they had. They were tired of not having their voice heard by the king and all they wanted to do was to change that. The people couldn’t tolerate being under the power of King George III, because he unjustly mistreated the colonists. The people of the new world definitely disagreed with King George’s decision of implementing them to pay takes. All the colonies desired was to be free of King George. The people wanted to construct a government of their own were they could be the ones generating the rules and the laws, not a government like the one they stood under, were they were to follow unfair laws they didn’t agree to.
Daniela, I agree with your opinion . King George didn't give the colonist the chance to speak, he would ignore them and abuse his powers against the colonist. Plus, he was make them pay taxes that the colonist weren't suppose to pay.
The American Revolution was indeed a war for independence, that is, if you see it from the standpoint of whites. From what I have learned reading Howard Zinn’s fourth chapter, Tyranny is Tyranny, the meaning of independence only applied to male whites. Even from the earliest actions aimed towards independence, Howard Zinn quotes that Regulators did not represent slaves, although they did represent small owners, squatters, and tenants. In addition, in the idea of segregation from England, only property owners could vote and participate in town meetings, thus excluding blacks, women and Indians among others. The rebels surely wanted to become independent from England without doubt and this was briefly quoted by Thomas Paine in his pamphlet, Common Sense, “The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, ‘TIS TIME TO PART.” Yes, definitely the colonial rebels, the intellectual, formed part of the Declaration of Independence in freedom for all white Americans. Then again, it is ironic how this document of assured liberty excluded Indians, black slaves, and women who were born in America, but were denied the rights acquired by male whites: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It is understandable why they would take such actions at the time of the 1700’s. In order for all the 13 colonies to support the struggle for independence, drama had to be avoided and not everyone was going to agree to have the same rights as women, blacks and natives. In the end, the American Revolution for independence was created only for white males, but not all ethnic groups born in the colonies.
“Tyranny is Tyranny” While reading chapter 4 “Tyranny is Tyranny” you notice many different changes in the social structures, political perspectives, and intellectual mindsets. I agree that the American Revolution was truly fought for Independence because the paradigm shifts of power and radical thinking for liberty and freedom. We see this imposed in many different ways throughout the era. For instance when they mention the Stamp Act this shows how the people did have a voice and can do things to protest against higher power which was extremely radical how they showed their strength to the stamp masters. In addition in this chapter we also see how the people raise their awareness toward their government and learn how to practice their natural rights, many of the founding fathers imposed these concepts into their works and ideals. To support this we see how they mention Thomas Paine’s great pamphlet “Common Sense” that sold thousands of copies and spread ideas of classic liberalism into the hearts and minds of Americans. “Common Sense” also supported the fact that King George the III was a tyrant in many aspects. Furthermore this argument is restated in the prestigious Declaration of Independence, this document was so significant to the American Revolution because it incorporate the most important ideals and apprehensions of the founding fathers. The Declaration of Independence was the manifestation of the power of the people and radical thinking, it included emphasis on natural rights, just government, and a list of 27 grievances to King George III. This was the first time where the Americans stood on the same level as the king, probably a little more powerful that the monarchy itself. This was extremely radical for the time period because it changed all the rules all the power levels and created what we call today a democracy. Many of these conceptions are from John Locke that where assimilated into the Declaration of Independence. We look back to this time period and we see many changes in the ideologies and mindsets of people. How they all shared the common goal to gain independence. Overall they won the battle for Independence through vigorous and tenacious effort, and succeeded from England. –Albert Carrillo
The American revolution was truly a war for independence because the colonies were being unfairly ruled by the British. The British tightened their control on the colonies after the French and Indian war because their focus is no longer on the French (pg. 60). Consequently, the colonies had to surrender their little freedom that they've grown accustomed to. The British enforced unwanted taxes such as the Stamp Tax on the colonies to pay for the expenses of the war. The colonies did not want to pay these taxes because they were not being represented in the British government also known as taxation without representation. They did not want to be ruled by the tyrant king George. Consequently, they created the Declaration of Independence to list the causes and reasons for their separation from Britain. Amongst them is wanting to protect their natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
I agree with the fact the the American Revolution was a war for independence because they colonies were fighting for what they believed in and at the same time wanted to gain their natural right which included life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. They also wanted a say in what had to be done in the colonies to address their problems.
Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. King George had imposed unfair acts on the 13 colonies for numerous years. One of these acts was the Quartering Act which forced colonists to provide a home and food for British troops. This is just one example of why colonists got tired of obeying King George’s orders. The colonists began to get frustrated even more when they asked King George if they could represent themselves in Parliament and he denied them that right. The colonists had had enough of being tied down by Britain’s injustices so they began to take action. Howad Zinn claims, “In Boston the economic grievances of the lowest classes mingled with anger against the British and exploded in mob violence.” So, the beginning of the fight for independence started off with simple mob riots until it escalated into a full-out war against Britain. The colonists eventually won this war and received their rightful independence.
Good summary, I really enjoyed the way in which you presented your ideas and stayed on topic. I agree the social classes and acts greatly affected this war for independence.
Yes the American Revolution was truly a war for independence, due to the fact that before the war the British had no interest in the colonials, but when the British needed money to pay the war, since they had no funds, they saw the colonies as the perfect opportunity to gain some income, this came by taxing them very highly, without their consent of course. This is one of the main reasons that led to the American Revolution, the colonials were just tired of King George III, they were tired of his abuse of power and oppression, they wanted to form their own kind of government who could generate laws that where in favor of the people, laws that they actually agreed on and that would give them a say on the changes they wanted to see happen, therefore I do think the American Revolution was a war for independence, because once again they wanted to stop being so dependent on a government who did not care about what was better for them.
I agree with you in that Britain did not pay much interest in the colonies until after the French and Indian War. It is a shame how societies are only together when it is of their convenience.
The American Revolution was an actual war for freedom because of the unfair treating of the oing towards the colonies.He started to violate the natural rights of its and started taxting them with out consent.He also had soldiers all around in time of peace not only he took the colonies npfrom his prottecting n faught against them he destroyed their goverments n laws they had already created n impose his.These reasons provide everything to fight for independence of Britain and why the American revolution is consider a real revolution for freedom.Even tough it was ironic that they were kinda doing the same such as not letting the colonist in the mountainsides have a voice n excluding them.The faught for what they believe was right and what i believe it was correct to fight fo for they did turn up to b for everything they faught for such as not including everyone in the same rights such ass women "every man is created equal"
I agree with on how that that part of the colonists reasons to split with Britain was because the king took all of their charters and laws. I liked how you included how after the revolution, the colonies were hypocritical to their own constitition.
In my opinion, I think that the American Revolutionary war was really a war for independence. This is because the King's the continual abuse of the natural rights of the colonists over a long period of time. Also, taxing the colonist without their consent. As a result, the colonists tried to demand the king to stop abusing their rights but the king ignored their demands. In the end the king left the colonists no choice but to separate from the British government and declare their independence and to create their own government that is governed by the people.
Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The colonies were tired of the constant taxes that the British gave; which the money was sent to go help out the British. There were many Acts and Taxes that the British placed on the colonies, not to forget the Boston Massacre. All these things lead the Colonist to take things into their own hands if they wanted their freedom. This started with the Sons of Liberty, and with actions like the Boston Tea party. The colonist finally got tired of British using them, and they wanted to be their own. Which makes the American Revolution a war for independence.
I agree that it was a war for independence because of the fact that the colonists were being "bullied" by Britain so colonists took matters into their own hands as you wrote in your response.
I do believe the American Revolution war was for independence and freedom. For many years Britain took advantages of colonists by taking their money and putting useless laws. They grew tired of it and felt like their only choice was to fight them since the king couldn’t care less. They fought to become independent from Britain and be on their own without anyone telling them what to do. Overall, they fought for independence and to become united.
Yes, I strongly believe the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. All before the actual revolution started, all the colonies in the New World were treated independent. The British taxed the colonies to repay for the war. The King abused the natural rights of the colonies for years. The colonies were being fed up with the abuse and demanded the king to respect their rights. The king simply ignored the colonist and the colonist separated from the British government. Once separated from the British government they had no choice but to set part and start their declaration of independence.
Yes, the American Revolution was revolutionary because they did get the things that they were fighting for what they believed was right for them. For example, they fought for their freedom and they succeeded. Also when they were to fight for their right to make their own government. They also fought because they were tired of all the taxes parliament was sending them and because of this they wanted to separate and become independent of their own. These are the reasons I believe the American Revolution was truly revolutionary.
The American Revolution was truly a war for Independence. The colonies were tired of being ruled in tyranny. “Each harsher measure of British control-the Proclamation of 1763 not allowing colonists to settle beyond the Appalachians, the Stamp Tax, the Townshend taxes, including the one on tea, the stationing of troops and the Boston Massacre, the closing of the port of Boston and the dissolution of the Massachusetts legislature-escalated colonial rebellion to the point of revolution”(page 70-71). The colonists were so fed up that they decided to take matters into their own hands. They created the Declaration of Independence and its philosophy was for the government to make sure that they had life, liberty, and happiness. The British did not care about them. All they cared about was themselves and getting rich.
I agree with you when you say that the colonists were fighting for their independence and I can see why you support this, yet, take into consideration the natives, slaves and women who were born Americans in America. How do you think they felt when they saw their exclusion completely from the Declaration of Independence?
Yes, the American Revolution truly a war for independence. The colonists were fed up with being purposely ignored and used by their own king who was suppost to help the people not make their lives more difficult. The Brits began to separate from England when they realized nothing was going to change unless they did something that is when they formed their own government, one that entitled them pursuit happiness, equality, and liberty for everyone.
Yes the American Revolution was a war for independence. It was to show Britain that the colonies were sick and tired of the way they treated them. They had no justification in making taxes for their own benefit the only reason for this was that they were in debt for the seven years war and had no one else to turn to. The colonist thought that the taxation was unfair so they began to protest in forms of boycott and violent intimidation's which eventually led to the Boston massacre. They tried to negotiate with King Henry III but he didn’t accept the colonist’s terms. This left the colonist’s with no choice but to start a revolution for their independence and their freedom.
I agree with your summary. You perfectly explained "taxation without representation." I also agree with the fact that the colonist thought all the taxes were unfair. They knew that they had rights and the King was neglecting them. There only choice was freedom. Good summary.
I believe that the American Revolution was not fight for independence, although through the course of time became one. What began the revolution was the unfair treatment colonists received. They had to pay tax, because Britain needed revenues to pay for the seven year war, like stated on page 60. The taxations separated the rich and poor by a land slide causing tensions between them and injustice for the poor. Zinn stated that the land rioters saw their battle as poor against the rich. I agree with him, because the rich took advantage of the poor. The poor were just looking for the opportunity to equality, freedom, a say in the government by voting, these reasons where merely some of the reasons that began the revolution. As time went on the revolution became a war for independence because the colonies were tired of being ruled in tyranny, creating the declaration of independence for assurance in having the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness (property).
It depends on whose view you are looking at the American Revolution from to make a judgement about whether it was truly a war for independence or not. While reading Tyranny is Tyranny, it is implied that some people only fought because they hated the rich. This does not account for a war that was "truly for independence", when you fight because you don't find a certain group of people appealing. In addition it wasn't a war truly for independence because of the fact that the blacks were not given independence. Then we have other people who the American Revolution really was a war for independence because they yearned for change, and they wanted to become a democracy rather than have a monarchy. These were the type of people who fought because they were abhorred with the way that Britain was taxing them because it needed to pay off its war debt. Furthermore it was a war for independence because, it didn't help that Britain was making the colonies pay outrageous taxes, then constituting Acts to enforce these taxes. Also it proved useless for Britain to try to dictate them with absolute force. It's like how the chapter says Tyranny is Tyranny no matter how you try to put it, or make it seem like it's "what's best for everyone." In a way it was a war that was truly for independence for most people but not all of them.
Vianca, I like the fact that you listed your opinion on each side, and you were able to support them. Although I'm going to have to disagree with you because in my opinion, the War truly was a war for independence, even if it didn't provide independence for all.
Yes the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The colonies were tired of all the taxes that were given by the British and all of the Acts that was also placed by the British. The taxes were also unfair so the colonists began boycotting and protesting. After all this they wanted freedom so then there was the Boston Tea Party and the Declaration of Independence. All this goes back to the American Revolution and how the colonist wanted to be free, thus making it a war for independence.
I agree that the American revolution was a war for independence because the colonists were not being represented in the British government but they were being taxed unfairly. They wanted a government to protect their natural rights and represent them unlike the British government who neglected them.
Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The colonists were fed up with all the unfair taxing and with the military coming into their homes demanding protection and for the colonists to serve their needs. The colonists had to pay taxes for a debt that britain had caused but tried to put it on the colonists and use the excuse that they were fighting for their protection so it is their responsibilty to contribute to the funds. The king was taking liberties that interfered with the colonists' natural rights. All of these contributed to the start of the American Revolution were the Colonists demanded for their freedom. As a result they wanted to seperate from the british government, creating their own since the king was not acknowledging them and their desire to create laws that were in favor to them without having to depend from the government. So the American Revolution begins with small uprsising that demand for these natural rights and eventually grant them their independance.
Yes the American Revolution was a war for independence. Colonists have had enough of the tyranny. King Henry III made a huge mistake when when he decided to tax the colonists to pay off the debt the seven years war left. The colonist were outraged and demanded some respect from the king. The colonist offered the king the olive branch petition which the king denied. Since the petition was denied the American Prohibitory Act forbade Britain from trading with the colonist which lead the colonist to separate from the kings rule therefore a new government was born.
I think that the american revolution was truly a war for independence because, after the colonies had destroyed the british with the help of the french, they were free. They were free from thw unfair and controlling british monarchy. The colonist had fought with guns and grit to win their independence from the brits and show the world that america wasn't to be controlled from an outside ruler. So yes, i do indeed think that the american revolution was truly a fight for independence.
The American Revolution was a war for independence to a certain degree. First the colonies where established mainly by immigrants from England and those colonist were seeking freedom from taxation in England. Most of the immigrants were wealthy people looking to make money. Also if you notice that most of the patriots like John Hancock were business men seeking to make profit. These business men loathed taxes because they would make much less of a profit than if there were not. In a sense, the men fighting for “independence” where actually fighting for independence from taxes. They got support from the poor laborers and young energetic men by using propaganda and connecting to them. The way I see the American Revolution, is that it was a revolution because it was the first time the colonies of any empire confronted their mother country and won. However there is that sense that wealthy men were just here to make money in peace. Then again, there where those of religious groups whom were persecuted.
I agree with you because the colonies were made up of immigrants from england and the colonist were trying to get their independence from taxation from England
The American Revolution was a war for independence on one side but then it wasn't on the other side. The Americans wanted independence from Britain as they were angered by the unfair actions their mother country set on them. Americans weren't given the rights they deserved, such as trading with any country or taxation without representation. Britain deprived the colonies of many possible ways to live happily and maintain a healthy economic, political and social life. Independence form Britain would have meant that that Americans would have the freedom they had been longing for. They knew it was their main goal to be able to do what they wanted and have their natural rights. On the other hand, it wasn't all independent: slaves and women were still deprived of their natural rights. All the independence claimed for American was given to the white men, not the women or slaves. In a way, it could still be considered tyrannous as power was kept within the men of the colonies. Overall, yes the war raged on to gain independence but the colonies weren't able to see the tyranny still present after their country was formed.
I totally agree with the fact that you think it was both for independence and not for independence I think that you have a really good point, I really liked how you defended your argument by saying that the natural right would only apply to white men and not women and slaves.
Yes, the American revolution was truly a war for independence. It was a war for independence because the colonists didn't like what king George III was doing to them, he was taxing them to pay the debt that Britain had after the war. They thought that everything that king George was doing to them was unfair. The colonist got tired of all the mistreats that the king was doing to them so they decided to start the American Revolution in order to gain independence and their natural rights
In my opinion, the American Revolution was an actual war for independence, but it also had its negative outcomes. This war had a huge influence on our past and present day. This war is what led to creating a democracy,that gave independence by being free of the monarchy. It also led to rights like freedom of religion and speech. Although it had these positive outcomes, the revolution also led to a social revolution of great depression. For example people were having an extremely hard time finding jobs, people in need would starve to death, farmers would lose their farms, and many families would be separated. In my opinion, the positive outcomes were the most important ones, the long lasting ones that today still exist, so over all the American Revolution was really a war that fought for independence.
Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The thirteen colonies had enough of King George III because they were tired of being ruled in tyranny. The war began as a disagreement over the way in which Great Britain treated the colonies against the way the colonies felt they should be treated. Americans felt they deserved all the rights of Englishmen. The British Parliament was exploiting its colonies to pay for the war debt from the French and Indian War. The American colonists weren’t satisfied with all those taxes. For this reason they decided to separate from the British and they created the Declaration of Independence. This indicates why the American Revolution was a war for independence.
I agree with you, the american revolution was a war for independence from the Britsh because they wanted to take over their land and it wasn't fair to impose taxes on them. As if that wasn't enough they violated their rights and that was enough for them to start standing up for themselves. Also think that the american revolution created unity other than that I completetly agree with you.
Yes, the American Revolution was frankly a was for independence. The British needed money to pay off the debt they had in cause of the Seven Years War, so they turned out to the colonist. King George III demanded the colonist to pay taxes. Soon the colonist grew angry. They wanted to take control of their own affairs. The colonist wanted to be independent.
Yes, the American Revolution was accurately fought for people’s independence. During the late 1700s, people had very little freedom due to the amount of laws passed down by the British government. They were angry at the fact that the King from England continued to restrict them with more acts. One of the well know acts that was passed down by the king was the Quartering act which enabled British soldiers to settle in a citizen’s home and take anything they wanted. The act that got many colonists frustrated was the stamp act because the government was taxing most of the objects that the colonists purchased and needed. After receiving more acts that gave the citizens more restrictions and less freedom, it was obvious that the colonists would push back to receive what they wanted. During the time of the Enlightenment, there were a couple of philosophers who were not afraid to speak their mind, such s John Locke who stated people’s Natural Rights. The Natural Rights consisted of freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of property. After believing on what they wanted (freedom), it was clear that the citizens would push back and fight for what they believed in, thus causing the American Revolution.
The American Revolution was truly a war for independence. Before the Seven Year War, The 13 Colonies were technically independent of Great Britain under salutary neglect, but once the Seven Year War ended, the English decided to suddenly tax the colonist to pay off the debt for fighting in the Seven Year War. The English started to release act such as the Stamp act and Tea act that taxed the colonist for household items. The colonist didn’t like paying taxes without them agreeing to it hence came the quote, “no taxation without representation.” The colonists started to rebel against the English with events like the Boston Tea Party. They no longer wanted to be taxed by Britain, so the colonists decided to send a petition to the crown, asking him to either follow their request or they will start a war. The King did not follow the colonists’ request because he did not want to look weak, and because of that war started to break out. Overall, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence because Britain ruled over the colonies cruelly and unfairly, so the colonists decided to break away from Great Britain to become their own individual country.
I also agree with you Jesus, but don't forget that right before the American Revolution there was tension between the lower and upper classes in the colonies but because of all the taxes going on the founding fathers, which were upper class citizens, used the revolution to unite the colonies together and fight Britain instead of themselves.
I believe that the American War was a war for independence. The colonists were tired of being ruled by King George, who did nothing for them expect tax them. They were neglected by their king for many years, and within those years the colonists managed to become their own society. But after the Seven Year's War, the King's taxes came as a shock to the Americans because it was unfair for the king to tax them, since he was protecting them, so they had no reason to pay any more fees. After being neglected for many years, the colonists wouldn't want King George finally giving them attention. They wanted freedom, and that is what the American Revolution did.
I do agree with your response and do believe the war was for independence. Like you stated the endless taxation and the neglect from the King pushed the colonists over the edge and sparked them to part from Britain.
No, the American Revolution was not truly a war for independence. The colonists didn't really want to become independent from the British, the only thing that they were unsatisfied with, was the new laws that were added. The new reinforcements were what they they didn't agree with, it angered them which made them want to unite with all the colonies and overthrown the British government. They didn't wanted to be under such rule which they weren't going to be able to have their rights
In my opinion I do not agree with you. I believe it was a war for independence because the colonies had gotten fed up with the King and could not take it anymore. Their only option was to fight for the independence from this tyrant.
Vanessa, I honestly have to disagree with your opinion because I believe that the American Revolution was truly a war for independence because the colonist left Britain for a reason and that was to be independent because they were tired of the King’s unfair use of power, they wanted to have a say in the changes they wanted to see in government and basically have the freedom they never had before, therefore once again I have to disagree with your point of view.
Yes, the American Revolution was a war for independence. For example, the colonist where really tired of getting taxed and being treated unfair by King George. But after the seven year war some of the conflicts the colonist had decreased because they wanted life , liberty and pursuit of happiness.
Fani, I do agree with you that the colonist where tired of paying taxes that they weren't suppose to pay and King George was over using his powers and mis-treating the people from the new world.
Yes, the American Revolution was a true war for independence because after the British started taxing products in the colonies without representation, angered the colonist. The colonist found this event unfair since the British were were treating the New World as a independent country with more freedom than the people in Europe. When the king put the Stamp Act it was unconstitutional and unjust because they had never paid taxes on products.The colonist wanted to be a peaceful country by writing to the king about unconstitutional laws that he passed and that should be removed. The king ignored the colonist petition and started to try to take control over the colonist and enforce the laws, but the colonist rebelled to obtain their freedom from the king. The colonist started to fight for the New World's freedom. All they wanted to do was go back to their old laws, but the king forced them to take action.
Chapter 4 was not only describing the importance of independence for the colonies, but also mentioned that the main reason was to unite against the enemy, Great Britain. Howard Zinn stated that if the colonists created a United States of America, they would be able to take over land, profits, and political favorites. Once we analyze the American Revolution, we can deduct that the founding fathers were truly geniuses, due to the fact that they were able to create a new government that is still in effect. The colonists also tried to unite with one another after Great Britain tried to enforce more laws on them. After the French were defeated, they knew that the only enemies left were the Indians and British. All the way up to the signing of the declaration of Independence, the colonials have been trying to unify against the king and establish a new way of life.
Carlos, I liked the way your summary included details on how the unification of the colonies allowed them to win the war and then declare independence. This success was only possible because of the great minds and ideas of the leaders.
Yes, the American Revolution was a war for independence. Colonists wanted to separate from Britain because they were treated unfairly. They were being taxed without representation for almost everything, soldiers were destroying towns and taking jobs away from the people, and the king was taking away their liberties. As a consequence, colonist decided they wanted to step away from their controlling mother country and become independent.
I agree with you but I do believe that even though America had independence, there was still tyranny left to some extent. Independence was only granted to the American men, natural rights were kept away form women and slaves. However, the war was for reasons that the Americans wanted freedom from the British.
What I believed the America Revolution was not only for independence, but for a chance for the colonist to unite as one. In order for the colonist to progress for their independence, they established the the Declaration of Independence. By this the first agreement upon the colonist help acquired their goals as a united nation
The American Revolution was truly a fight for independence for the colonists who knew that their unalienable rights had been taken away by the British. After the Seven Years' War, the British pushed many taxes on the colonists in order to pay the war and the continued protection of the colonists under the crown. These taxes would have been fair if the British had given the colonists a say on these taxes, instead, the British used virtual representation and mercantilism to push the colonists on the edge of revolution. There were hardships when the colonists tried to become one confederacy, but in the end, the colonies were able to unite and defeat the British which sparked many other revolutions around the world to come.
Yes, the American Revolution was a war for independence. Colonists were tired of the tyranny and the taxes given by the British. They didn’t like what king George III was doing and imposing on them like all the acts for example one of the acts were the quartering act witch the people had to provide things for the soldiers while they were there . Furthermore the King put more acts and got the colonists mad because they had less freedom to do things. Colonists didn’t like it so they wanted their independence and did something about .
Milagro, I disagree with you. Yes as you said the colonist in fact were tired of the tyranny and the taxes given by the British, they dindn't liked what King George III was doing on them. However, it was not only for independence but for a chance for the colonist to unite as one.
No, I don't believe the American Revolution was a war for independence. There were many diffrent ways they could have done that in a diffrent way. Although the colonists were tired of tyranny and taxes given by the British they should have sucked it up. As I believe people now a days would do. Therefore a war in my opinion would never ever solve something. I honestly believe it just makes everything worst including the economy due to all the money spent on it.
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ReplyDeleteYes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. Before the actual revolution began, Britain had treated the colonies in the New World as an independent country. When Britain needed funds to pay off the war, they turned to the colonies for help. The colonist noted that the extra taxation they were being charged was unconstitutional and unlawful. They each viewed themselves as self-governing states that did not want to interfere. King George III and parliament were violating the charter right of the colonies. However the colonist tried every to negotiate with the king of England before deciding to fight. They’re goal was not to change the government completely but to restore it.
ReplyDeleteLizeth, I agree with you because I also think that the American Revolution was a war for independence. I also think that it was unfair that King George III was violating and unfairly treating the colonies. I think you made a very good point on saying that what the people wanted was to restore their government and not fully change it.
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ReplyDeleteWhat spark the Revolution was Britain's sudden interest in the colonies after years of salutary neglect; mostly because they needed revenues to pay for the Seven Year War. However; because of this, there was tension between the rich and poor colonists, not to mention
the colonists and England. Throughout the book, it kept mentioning that the colonist had riots but not because the wanted their independence from Britain but because of the injustice of their monetary status and the oppression of the lower class. Also, the Sons of Liberty were mostly composed of upper and middle class men, who
mainly wanted to relieve the tension between the upper and lower classes and they did these by introducing a common
enemy, the British. They did this because they wanted to broaden their organizations.In addition, the Revolution was mainly fought for monetary reasons, under the inspirational cover of independent
,which was a pleasant bonus from the American Revolution.
Yes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. As Howard Zinn says in "A People's History of the United States" on page 60, "With the French defeated, the British government could turn its attention to tightening control over the colonies. It needed revenues to pay for the war, and looked to the colonies for that...So, the American leadership was less in need of English rule, the English more in need of the colonists' wealth. The elements were there for conflict." This being said, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence because the English took advantage of the colonists by taxing them to pay for their war against the French. This led the colonists to rebel against the English.
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DeleteI agree with you because I do see the American Revolution as a war for independence from Great Britain; however, natural rights were deprived from women and slaves. They had independence but not the rights everyone deserved. In my opinion, it was mainly the American men who gained true independence.
DeleteYes indeed, but the question is asking was the American Revolution truly a war for independence? INDEPENDENCE, from Britain. So yes slaves and women did not receive natural rights as much as white men did but they still got their independence from Britain.
DeleteYes, the American revolution was truly a war for independence. After years of salutary neglect the British decided to begin taxing the colonist for mostly everything because they needed revenues to pay for the Seven Year War. The colonist found this taxation unfair and one-sided. They thought of themselves as self-governed and did not feel the need to pay them back for what they have caused themselves. The colonist tried to negotiate and avoid conflict, however King George III refused. From there, the American Revolution became as is and the colonist were just trying to defend what was theirs to begin with.
ReplyDeleteNo, the American Revolution was not a war for independence. The colonists didn’t really want independence from Great Britain they wanted a change in taxes and a voice in the government. Since King George wasn’t willing to compromise with the colonists there wasn’t a choice for the colonists other than going to war.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the fact that SOME of the colonists only wanted a change in the taxes they were receiving, but most of the colonist truly wanted to break away from Great Britain because they wanted their own independence. They were tired of the way King George had treated them, and the colonists made a difference (i.e the American Revolution) to achieve their goal of liberty.
DeleteYes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. It was a war for Independence because the colonists wanted to restore the government. They thought it was unfair for King George lll to tax them for the previous war Britain had. The parliament set laws that taxed the colonist for everything, so the colonists were just rebelling against this unfair laws. The colonist even tried to negotiate and avoid conflict with the king in the Olive Branch Petition, however King George III refused. Since that happened, the American Revolution had to be done in order for the colonist to get what they disserved, natural rights.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the American Revolution was a true revolution because the colonials were tired of being taxed by King George ΙΙΙ. Also they wanted to be represented in government which was not happening in parliament. That is also why it was a revolution because they wanted to create their own government.
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DeleteYes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. It was for independence because the colonists felt it was unfair and unlawful of King George III to neglect them for so long and only turn to them when he was in need of funds. They felt that they were not reliable to pay for the debts and fines owed after the war that they felt was not completely necessarily in the first place. The colonists even tried making deals with the king, but he didn't want to make deals. This led to the American Revolution, a war fought to separate the colonists and England. With this being said, the war was most definitely for independence and freedom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your response. King George only taxed them to get more money for what he needed. He did neglect the colonies for a long period of time, plus his actions to them caused them to fight for their independence. I completely agree with your response.
DeleteThe American Revolution was ignited for independence. The colonists were constructed of a majority of poor who were angry of having no part in the government and wanted to change the ways of the government. They pleaded for democracy in the colonies and amongst England. Yet they began to believe there could never be change at a low class. After the Seven Years War, the British began to focus more on the colonies. The colonies had been under salutary neglect and suddenly they were charging at the colonies by taxing them,dissolving the colonial governments, controlling judges, sending military, and cuttting off trade all to try to keep the colonies under control. This raged all people especially the rich. The rich were not enough to set the revolution so they grew a bond with the poor through the Common Sense pamphlet. Together they thrived to what they believe would be liberty.
ReplyDeleteYes the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. It was a war of Independence because the Colonist didn’t believe that they should listen to King George III. Britain needed revenue to pay off the Seven Year War. On that note, King George made the decision that Colonist should pay taxes. The Colonist found this unfair and ridiculous. King George was just mistreating and misusing the people from the New World. The Colonist had enough of all this nonsense; they were tired living under the rules of King George. The Colonist wanted to be independent and have a government of their own.
ReplyDeleteyes, the American Revolution was a war for indepence because the British were just using the colonies for their benefit. They did not acknowledge their opinion about the unfair taxes and they didn't represent them in their government.
DeleteKristal, I strongly agree with you that the revolution was a war for independence. I also agree with you on the fact that King George’s taxation was very unfair to all the colonists and that indeed they grew tired and annoyed of living under the kings ruling.
DeleteDefinitely agree. The colonists absolutely did not want to be taxed by Britain for the Seven Years War, which ignited them to fight for independence.
DeleteYes the American Revolution was a war for independence because the 13 colonies wanted to break away from the king of the British Empire as well as the empire itself. The colonists didn’t want to pay taxes that King George III demanded. The British responded with troops as well as the 13 colonies which lead to the American Revolution. A revolution is a change and the colonists wanted change therefore I believe that the American Revolution was a war for independence.
ReplyDeleteYes, the American Revolution was a war for independence. When Britain needed money to pay off the Seven Years War they turned to the colonist. Soon the colonists grew tired of the government. So they all decided to get together and rebel against them. The government was taking advantage of the colonists wealth. It was all under the rule of King George III. The colonists wanted their own government. They wanted to make there own choices on how to live, and they wanted the independence to do it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Ivan, that the American Revolution was a war for independence not only because the British government abused the natural rights of the colonist but also passed taxes on them in order to pay off the dept that Britain had after the 7 years war.
DeleteAfter reading chapter four "Tyranny Is Tyranny," the facts all prove towards to The American Revolution being more than just a war for idependence. The war was used to unite the colonies, and for the upper class to maintain there power. There has always been tension between the social classes in the colonies, such as Beacon's Rebellion and ect. As the lower class kept to uproar in the difference in power and voice within the colonies. It comes to no surprise that the founding fathers (keep in mind being in the upper class) create such an elaborate idea of uniting the colonies and removing Great Britian from the colonies. "Killing two birds with one stone." Genius right, with all this built up anger and pressure from Britian. The upper class used this to motivate and convice the lower class: peasants, farmers, and merchants, that Britain was responsbile for everything, thus causing the American Revolution and unification of the colonies.
ReplyDeleteGreat summary Ozzy. I agree with your statement of "Killing two birds with one stone." , because indeed the founding fathers would at the same time remove Great Britain and unite the colonies.
DeleteYes it was because the Brits that lived in the colonies wanted to separate from England. The new ideas that the people were starting to have increased the need if separation between them. They wanted to get away from the tyranny and pursuit happiness, equality, and liberty for everyone. These ideas led up to the colonists creating their own government where the people rule. What the colonists did was basically an overthrow of government from tyranny to democracy which is called a revolution that fought for their independence.
ReplyDeleteAt first the American Revolution wasn't truely a war for independence. What triggered the revolution is Britain's interest in the colonies after the Seven Years War. The King started to tax the colonists to pay for the costs and damages. The colonists then decided all the taxes and laws were unfair. The King only wanted money and to control the colonies. He never cared about what they thought. The colonisst tried to negiotiate with King George III, but he refused. Since he refused the colonists were fed up and decided to become their own nation. This united the colonies and the ones who agreed to secede from Britain prepared for war.
ReplyDeletei agree with you on how it was a war for independence, but don't you think it was a war for independence throughout the whole process?
DeleteYes, I do believe overall the American Revolution was a war for independence. Through constant tyranny, abuse and neglect from King George and Parliament the colonies decided to finally part from Britain’s control and become their own country. They believed Britain was not honoring the people’s natural rights and were not voicing their opinion in government issues. In addition, one of the biggest reasons also was the high tax that took money out of colonists pocket; which seriously angers any person when people take your hardworking money. Due to these reasons and many more detailed in the Declaration of Independence the colonists had a right to leave British’s command and fight for their freedom.
ReplyDeletei agree with you in all parts of your argument and i feel that you should have mentioned a little more when it comes to not being able to voice their opinions.
DeleteHoward Zinn claims, “They found that by creating a nation, a symbol, a legal unity called the United States, they could take over land, profits, and political power from favorites of the British Empire.” Through this quotation, Zinn expresses the concept of uniting people through nationhood. Because of this idea, Americans were allowed to create a war for independence. The American Revolution was a war for independence because of the creation of an entirely new nation and the adoption of a democracy. Zinn says “Paine’s Common Sense, which appeared in early 1776 and became the most popular in the American Colonies, did this.” The Colonies were growing economically powerful, and the British were taking full advantage of this in terms of having them pay for war. As a result, movements were steered by inflamed people. It is evident that the citizens took extreme actions in getting the separation and creating a war of independence.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American Revolutionary war was a war for independence. The colonies were founded by people who wanted freedom. The colonies were used to having freedom with representative houses like the House of Burgesses. When salutary neglect ended the Colonist resented the British for wanting to take control. The colonist wanted to take control of their own affairs, like their laws, trade and officials, they wanted to be independent.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the house of Burgesses were their only way government
DeleteYes the American Revolution was truly a war for independence because before the war the British had no interest in the colonials, but when the war began and they were in need of funds for war the British saw the colonies as a way to get money and they began to take advantage of them. King George III was making them pay high taxes and the colonies viewed this as unconstitutional and they called it taxation without representation. The king was taking advantage of the people by violating their natural rights and this angered the colonies. A section in the book A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn that proves that this all lead to conflict would be, "So, the American leadership was less in need of English rule, the English more in need of the colonists' wealth. The elements were there for conflict." (Pg 60). This piece of evidence from the book explains how the colonies were not in favor of doing everything they were told and wanted to separate from the British rule, which would cause the conflict but will eventually lead to their independence.
ReplyDeleteI personly believe that the war for american independance was a revolution, but consider the fact that the people directly involved where buisness people protecting their buisness.
DeleteThe American Revolution was indeed a war for independence. The 13 colonies under the power of King George III and parliament. Colonists were angry and frustrated from all the taxes King George III was imposing upon them, since they were unfair. He raised up the taxes to pay off the war debts, and revenues subsequent to the Seven Years War. This triggered the rebellion and madness of the colonists because George III as a tyrant, had them under complete despotism. This being said the colonies joined forces and became a country of their own.They didn't want to be ruled by a tyrant government, they wanted to have liberty and independence. They acquired their independence once they overthrew King George III.
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree that the 13 colonies were living under a tyranny because the king was commanding them to do things which included paying taxes that were unfair and had no representation.
DeleteYes, the American Revolution was a war fought for independence. The colonists living in the late 17th century and early 18th century had little freedom. The colonists were forced to allow soldiers to live in their homes (Quartering Act), and had to follow many other Acts. Although colonials ignored some of the acts like the navigation laws, it was clear that Britain wanted more control over the colonialists. Wanting more freedom and equality, the acts gave the opposite, and simply angered the people. When the Enlightenment came around in the 1700s the colonialists were given even more reasons to become independent. Thomas Paine's Common Sense influenced people to declare independence from England and did so by stating all of the wrong doings of Britain. Because the colonists wanted equality, self-government, and their natural rights (mainly liberty because of the fact Britain was basically controlling them) the American Revolution was truly fought for independence.
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ReplyDeleteThe American Revolution was not a war for independence. We the people were blinded by the glory of freedom and being fooled by the rich. The revolution was fought purely to keep the British out of the first class's wallets. With no taxes or limits on who to sell to, means more capital for the rich and complete control over their land. The leaders of the revolution themselves were wealthy and using the blame of the English to fight these wars. Who can blame them though, I would do the exact same thing; money is money and tyranny is tyranny.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think of it from this perspective but yes you are completely right. The rich were mad with the taxes but it also hurt the people since it got to the point where they couldn't afford to buy everday needs to live. Plus, the british were goong into their homes violating their rights so this angered them that is why the american revolution was a war of independence. Other than that you made a great point.
DeleteI disagree because the people wanted to be represented and it was not happening in parliament and the Virginia House of Burgesses was abolished by King George ΙΙΙ. Also they were mad at the taxes, and not just the rich, the common people were devastated by all of the taxes which is why they wanted to be free.
DeleteI disagree with you because I truly believe the American Revolution was a war for independence. The colonists were tired of being ruled by King George III. The way the British violated the colonist's homes, also gave them another reason to fight for their independence. This is way the American Revolution was a war for independence.
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ReplyDeleteThe American Revolution was truly a war for independence because the thirteen colonies were tired of King George ΙΙΙ’s oppressive nature. Also the colonists were tired of all of the taxes that King George had forced unto the colonies without even thinking of how they felt. Most of the taxes that were forced unto the colonies were to pay off the foreign wars that England had fought in and had forced the colonies to join in. Furthermore, the king and parliament had made a number of taxes that had either restricted them from going into the lands that they won in the French and Indian war or forced them to pay taxes. This and many other factors made tensions rise between England and the colonies, which then later turned into the revolution. They acquired their own freedom and established their own form of government once they defeated King George ΙΙΙ.
ReplyDeleteI think the American Revolutionary War was a war for independence. The British treated the people bad and taxed them for anything they bought. The British showed no caring towards the other people and just wanted to make money so they can pay for the war. The people from the Colonies wanted to have their own freedom because the British was taking away their natural rights. How could they be happy when they hard to work to pretty much pay taxes. They had no saying in the government because they would just be ignored. They wanted to be a free country and have their natural rights.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading chapter 4 again, I can tell that the American Revolution was about their independence and uniting against Britain because Howard Zinn states on page 59 that if they created a nation called the united states, they could take over land, profits, and political power from the British Empire. It took many groups that rose up for the colonies to be united and separate from Great Britain.. On page 63 Howard Zinn states that one powerful and organized movement was the Regulator movement. The colonist had little rights and due to all of the taxes being imposed on them they wanted to be seperate. It was a movement between white farmers and wealthy and corrupt officials. On page 67 Zinn says the Boston Massacre caused many riots through the 1760's until finally the continental congress was called. The colonists did gain their independence but it took their combined efforts to do it.
ReplyDeleteYes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The colonies were primarily composed of poor people that were tired of the unfair king they had. They were tired of not having their voice heard by the king and all they wanted to do was to change that. The people couldn’t tolerate being under the power of King George III, because he unjustly mistreated the colonists. The people of the new world definitely disagreed with King George’s decision of implementing them to pay takes. All the colonies desired was to be free of King George. The people wanted to construct a government of their own were they could be the ones generating the rules and the laws, not a government like the one they stood under, were they were to follow unfair laws they didn’t agree to.
ReplyDeleteDaniela, I agree with your opinion . King George didn't give the colonist the chance to speak, he would ignore them and abuse his powers against the colonist. Plus, he was make them pay taxes that the colonist weren't suppose to pay.
DeleteThe American Revolution was indeed a war for independence, that is, if you see it from the standpoint of whites. From what I have learned reading Howard Zinn’s fourth chapter, Tyranny is Tyranny, the meaning of independence only applied to male whites. Even from the earliest actions aimed towards independence, Howard Zinn quotes that Regulators did not represent slaves, although they did represent small owners, squatters, and tenants. In addition, in the idea of segregation from England, only property owners could vote and participate in town meetings, thus excluding blacks, women and Indians among others. The rebels surely wanted to become independent from England without doubt and this was briefly quoted by Thomas Paine in his pamphlet, Common Sense, “The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, ‘TIS TIME TO PART.” Yes, definitely the colonial rebels, the intellectual, formed part of the Declaration of Independence in freedom for all white Americans. Then again, it is ironic how this document of assured liberty excluded Indians, black slaves, and women who were born in America, but were denied the rights acquired by male whites: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It is understandable why they would take such actions at the time of the 1700’s. In order for all the 13 colonies to support the struggle for independence, drama had to be avoided and not everyone was going to agree to have the same rights as women, blacks and natives. In the end, the American Revolution for independence was created only for white males, but not all ethnic groups born in the colonies.
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ReplyDeleteWhile reading chapter 4 “Tyranny is Tyranny” you notice many different changes in the social structures, political perspectives, and intellectual mindsets. I agree that the American Revolution was truly fought for Independence because the paradigm shifts of power and radical thinking for liberty and freedom. We see this imposed in many different ways throughout the era. For instance when they mention the Stamp Act this shows how the people did have a voice and can do things to protest against higher power which was extremely radical how they showed their strength to the stamp masters. In addition in this chapter we also see how the people raise their awareness toward their government and learn how to practice their natural rights, many of the founding fathers imposed these concepts into their works and ideals. To support this we see how they mention Thomas Paine’s great pamphlet “Common Sense” that sold thousands of copies and spread ideas of classic liberalism into the hearts and minds of Americans. “Common Sense” also supported the fact that King George the III was a tyrant in many aspects. Furthermore this argument is restated in the prestigious Declaration of Independence, this document was so significant to the American Revolution because it incorporate the most important ideals and apprehensions of the founding fathers. The Declaration of Independence was the manifestation of the power of the people and radical thinking, it included emphasis on natural rights, just government, and a list of 27 grievances to King George III. This was the first time where the Americans stood on the same level as the king, probably a little more powerful that the monarchy itself. This was extremely radical for the time period because it changed all the rules all the power levels and created what we call today a democracy. Many of these conceptions are from John Locke that where assimilated into the Declaration of Independence. We look back to this time period and we see many changes in the ideologies and mindsets of people. How they all shared the common goal to gain independence. Overall they won the battle for Independence through vigorous and tenacious effort, and succeeded from England. –Albert Carrillo
The American revolution was truly a war for independence because the colonies were being unfairly ruled by the British. The British tightened their control on the colonies after the French and Indian war because their focus is no longer on the French (pg. 60). Consequently, the colonies had to surrender their little freedom that they've grown accustomed to. The British enforced unwanted taxes such as the Stamp Tax on the colonies to pay for the expenses of the war. The colonies did not want to pay these taxes because they were not being represented in the British government also known as taxation without representation. They did not want to be ruled by the tyrant king George. Consequently, they created the Declaration of Independence to list the causes and reasons for their separation from Britain. Amongst them is wanting to protect their natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the fact the the American Revolution was a war for independence because they colonies were fighting for what they believed in and at the same time wanted to gain their natural right which included life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. They also wanted a say in what had to be done in the colonies to address their problems.
DeleteYes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. King George had imposed unfair acts on the 13 colonies for numerous years. One of these acts was the Quartering Act which forced colonists to provide a home and food for British troops. This is just one example of why colonists got tired of obeying King George’s orders. The colonists began to get frustrated even more when they asked King George if they could represent themselves in Parliament and he denied them that right. The colonists had had enough of being tied down by Britain’s injustices so they began to take action. Howad Zinn claims, “In Boston the economic grievances of the lowest classes mingled with anger against the British and exploded in mob violence.” So, the beginning of the fight for independence started off with simple mob riots until it escalated into a full-out war against Britain. The colonists eventually won this war and received their rightful independence.
ReplyDeleteGood summary, I really enjoyed the way in which you presented your ideas and stayed on topic. I agree the social classes and acts greatly affected this war for independence.
DeleteYes the American Revolution was truly a war for independence, due to the fact that before the war the British had no interest in the colonials, but when the British needed money to pay the war, since they had no funds, they saw the colonies as the perfect opportunity to gain some income, this came by taxing them very highly, without their consent of course. This is one of the main reasons that led to the American Revolution, the colonials were just tired of King George III, they were tired of his abuse of power and oppression, they wanted to form their own kind of government who could generate laws that where in favor of the people, laws that they actually agreed on and that would give them a say on the changes they wanted to see happen, therefore I do think the American Revolution was a war for independence, because once again they wanted to stop being so dependent on a government who did not care about what was better for them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you in that Britain did not pay much interest in the colonies until after the French and Indian War. It is a shame how societies are only together when it is of their convenience.
DeleteThe American Revolution was an actual war for freedom because of the unfair treating of the oing towards the colonies.He started to violate the natural rights of its and started taxting them with out consent.He also had soldiers all around in time of peace not only he took the colonies npfrom his prottecting n faught against them he destroyed their goverments n laws they had already created n impose his.These reasons provide everything to fight for independence of Britain and why the American revolution is consider a real revolution for freedom.Even tough it was ironic that they were kinda doing the same such as not letting the colonist in the mountainsides have a voice n excluding them.The faught for what they believe was right and what i believe it was correct to fight fo for they did turn up to b for everything they faught for such as not including everyone in the same rights such ass women "every man is created equal"
ReplyDeleteI agree with on how that that part of the colonists reasons to split with Britain was because the king took all of their charters and laws. I liked how you included how after the revolution, the colonies were hypocritical to their own constitition.
DeleteIn my opinion, I think that the American Revolutionary war was really a war for independence. This is because the King's the continual abuse of the natural rights of the colonists over a long period of time. Also, taxing the colonist without their consent. As a result, the colonists tried to demand the king to stop abusing their rights but the king ignored their demands. In the end the king left the colonists no choice but to separate from the British government and declare their independence and to create their own government that is governed by the people.
ReplyDeletei strongly agree with you because the British constantly abused the colonists' rights.
DeleteYes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The colonies were tired of the constant taxes that the British gave; which the money was sent to go help out the British. There were many Acts and Taxes that the British placed on the colonies, not to forget the Boston Massacre. All these things lead the Colonist to take things into their own hands if they wanted their freedom. This started with the Sons of Liberty, and with actions like the Boston Tea party. The colonist finally got tired of British using them, and they wanted to be their own. Which makes the American Revolution a war for independence.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it was a war for independence because of the fact that the colonists were being "bullied" by Britain so colonists took matters into their own hands as you wrote in your response.
DeleteI agree. All the taxation and acts is what drove the colonists to rebel against the British and fight for their independence.
DeleteI do believe the American Revolution war was for independence and freedom. For many years Britain took advantages of colonists by taking their money and putting useless laws. They grew tired of it and felt like their only choice was to fight them since the king couldn’t care less. They fought to become independent from Britain and be on their own without anyone telling them what to do. Overall, they fought for independence and to become united.
ReplyDeleteYes, I strongly believe the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. All before the actual revolution started, all the colonies in the New World were treated independent. The British taxed the colonies to repay for the war. The King abused the natural rights of the colonies for years. The colonies were being fed up with the abuse and demanded the king to respect their rights. The king simply ignored the colonist and the colonist separated from the British government. Once separated from the British government they had no choice but to set part and start their declaration of independence.
ReplyDeleteYes, the American Revolution was revolutionary because they did get the things that they were fighting for what they believed was right for them. For example, they fought for their freedom and they succeeded. Also when they were to fight for their right to make their own government. They also fought because they were tired of all the taxes parliament was sending them and because of this they wanted to separate and become independent of their own. These are the reasons I believe the American Revolution was truly revolutionary.
ReplyDeleteThe American Revolution was truly a war for Independence. The colonies were tired of being ruled in tyranny. “Each harsher measure of British control-the Proclamation of 1763 not allowing colonists to settle beyond the Appalachians, the Stamp Tax, the Townshend taxes, including the one on tea, the stationing of troops and the Boston Massacre, the closing of the port of Boston and the dissolution of the Massachusetts legislature-escalated colonial rebellion to the point of revolution”(page 70-71). The colonists were so fed up that they decided to take matters into their own hands. They created the Declaration of Independence and its philosophy was for the government to make sure that they had life, liberty, and happiness. The British did not care about them. All they cared about was themselves and getting rich.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when you say that the colonists were fighting for their independence and I can see why you support this, yet, take into consideration the natives, slaves and women who were born Americans in America. How do you think they felt when they saw their exclusion completely from the Declaration of Independence?
DeleteYes, the American Revolution truly a war for independence. The colonists were fed up with being purposely ignored and used by their own king who was suppost to help the people not make their lives more difficult. The Brits began to separate from England when they realized nothing was going to change unless they did something that is when they formed their own government, one that entitled them pursuit happiness, equality, and liberty for everyone.
ReplyDeleteYes the American Revolution was a war for independence. It was to show Britain that the colonies were sick and tired of the way they treated them. They had no justification in making taxes for their own benefit the only reason for this was that they were in debt for the seven years war and had no one else to turn to. The colonist thought that the taxation was unfair so they began to protest in forms of boycott and violent intimidation's which eventually led to the Boston massacre. They tried to negotiate with King Henry III but he didn’t accept the colonist’s terms. This left the colonist’s with no choice but to start a revolution for their independence and their freedom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your summary. You perfectly explained "taxation without representation." I also agree with the fact that the colonist thought all the taxes were unfair. They knew that they had rights and the King was neglecting them. There only choice was freedom. Good summary.
DeleteI believe that the American Revolution was not fight for independence, although through the course of time became one. What began the revolution was the unfair treatment colonists received. They had to pay tax, because Britain needed revenues to pay for the seven year war, like stated on page 60. The taxations separated the rich and poor by a land slide causing tensions between them and injustice for the poor. Zinn stated that the land rioters saw their battle as poor against the rich. I agree with him, because the rich took advantage of the poor. The poor were just looking for the opportunity to equality, freedom, a say in the government by voting, these reasons where merely some of the reasons that began the revolution.
ReplyDeleteAs time went on the revolution became a war for independence because the colonies were tired of being ruled in tyranny, creating the declaration of independence for assurance in having the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness (property).
It depends on whose view you are looking at the American Revolution from to make a judgement about whether it was truly a war for independence or not. While reading Tyranny is Tyranny, it is implied that some people only fought because they hated the rich. This does not account for a war that was "truly for independence", when you fight because you don't find a certain group of people appealing. In addition it wasn't a war truly for independence because of the fact that the blacks were not given independence. Then we have other people who the American Revolution really was a war for independence because they yearned for change, and they wanted to become a democracy rather than have a monarchy. These were the type of people who fought because they were abhorred with the way that Britain was taxing them because it needed to pay off its war debt. Furthermore it was a war for independence because, it didn't help that Britain was making the colonies pay outrageous taxes, then constituting Acts to enforce these taxes. Also it proved useless for Britain to try to dictate them with absolute force. It's like how the chapter says Tyranny is Tyranny no matter how you try to put it, or make it seem like it's "what's best for everyone." In a way it was a war that was truly for independence for most people but not all of them.
ReplyDeleteVianca, I like the fact that you listed your opinion on each side, and you were able to support them. Although I'm going to have to disagree with you because in my opinion, the War truly was a war for independence, even if it didn't provide independence for all.
DeleteYes the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The colonies were tired of all the taxes that were given by the British and all of the Acts that was also placed by the British. The taxes were also unfair so the colonists began boycotting and protesting. After all this they wanted freedom so then there was the Boston Tea Party and the Declaration of Independence. All this goes back to the American Revolution and how the colonist wanted to be free, thus making it a war for independence.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the American revolution was a war for independence because the colonists were not being represented in the British government but they were being taxed unfairly. They wanted a government to protect their natural rights and represent them unlike the British government who neglected them.
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ReplyDeleteYes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The colonists were fed up with all the unfair taxing and with the military coming into their homes demanding protection and for the colonists to serve their needs. The colonists had to pay taxes for a debt that britain had caused but tried to put it on the colonists and use the excuse that they were fighting for their protection so it is their responsibilty to contribute to the funds. The king was taking liberties that interfered with the colonists' natural rights. All of these contributed to the start of the American Revolution were the Colonists demanded for their freedom. As a result they wanted to seperate from the british government, creating their own since the king was not acknowledging them and their desire to create laws that were in favor to them without having to depend from the government. So the American Revolution begins with small uprsising that demand for these natural rights and eventually grant them their independance.
Yes the American Revolution was a war for independence. Colonists have had enough of the tyranny. King Henry III made a huge mistake when when he decided to tax the colonists to pay off the debt the seven years war left. The colonist were outraged and demanded some respect from the king. The colonist offered the king the olive branch petition which the king denied. Since the petition was denied the American Prohibitory Act forbade Britain from trading with the colonist which lead the colonist to separate from the kings rule therefore a new government was born.
ReplyDeleteI think that the american revolution was truly a war for independence because, after the colonies had destroyed the british with the help of the french, they were free. They were free from thw unfair and controlling british monarchy. The colonist had fought with guns and grit to win their independence from the brits and show the world that america wasn't to be controlled from an outside ruler. So yes, i do indeed think that the american revolution was truly a fight for independence.
ReplyDeleteThe American Revolution was a war for independence to a certain degree. First the colonies where established mainly by immigrants from England and those colonist were seeking freedom from taxation in England. Most of the immigrants were wealthy people looking to make money. Also if you notice that most of the patriots like John Hancock were business men seeking to make profit. These business men loathed taxes because they would make much less of a profit than if there were not. In a sense, the men fighting for “independence” where actually fighting for independence from taxes. They got support from the poor laborers and young energetic men by using propaganda and connecting to them. The way I see the American Revolution, is that it was a revolution because it was the first time the colonies of any empire confronted their mother country and won. However there is that sense that wealthy men were just here to make money in peace. Then again, there where those of religious groups whom were persecuted.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because the colonies were made up of immigrants from england and the colonist were trying to get their independence from taxation from England
DeleteThe American Revolution was a war for independence on one side but then it wasn't on the other side. The Americans wanted independence from Britain as they were angered by the unfair actions their mother country set on them. Americans weren't given the rights they deserved, such as trading with any country or taxation without representation. Britain deprived the colonies of many possible ways to live happily and maintain a healthy economic, political and social life. Independence form Britain would have meant that that Americans would have the freedom they had been longing for. They knew it was their main goal to be able to do what they wanted and have their natural rights. On the other hand, it wasn't all independent: slaves and women were still deprived of their natural rights. All the independence claimed for American was given to the white men, not the women or slaves. In a way, it could still be considered tyrannous as power was kept within the men of the colonies. Overall, yes the war raged on to gain independence but the colonies weren't able to see the tyranny still present after their country was formed.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with the fact that you think it was both for independence and not for independence I think that you have a really good point, I really liked how you defended your argument by saying that the natural right would only apply to white men and not women and slaves.
DeleteYes, the American revolution was truly a war for independence. It was a war for independence because the colonists didn't like what king George III was doing to them, he was taxing them to pay the debt that Britain had after the war. They thought that everything that king George was doing to them was unfair. The colonist got tired of all the mistreats that the king was doing to them so they decided to start the American Revolution in order to gain independence and their natural rights
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the American Revolution was an actual war for independence, but it also had its negative outcomes. This war had a huge influence on our past and present day. This war is what led to creating a democracy,that gave independence by being free of the monarchy. It also led to rights like freedom of religion and speech. Although it had these positive outcomes, the revolution also led to a social revolution of great depression. For example people were having an extremely hard time finding jobs, people in need would starve to death, farmers would lose their farms, and many families would be separated. In my opinion, the positive outcomes were the most important ones, the long lasting ones that today still exist, so over all the American Revolution was really a war that fought for independence.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because the American Revolution was fought for independence because the colonists were the ones that suffered the consequences.
DeleteYes, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence. The thirteen colonies had enough of King George III because they were tired of being ruled in tyranny. The war began as a disagreement over the way in which Great Britain treated the colonies against the way the colonies felt they should be treated. Americans felt they deserved all the rights of Englishmen. The British Parliament was exploiting its colonies to pay for the war debt from the French and Indian War. The American colonists weren’t satisfied with all those taxes. For this reason they decided to separate from the British and they created the Declaration of Independence. This indicates why the American Revolution was a war for independence.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, the american revolution was a war for independence from the Britsh because they wanted to take over their land and it wasn't fair to impose taxes on them. As if that wasn't enough they violated their rights and that was enough for them to start standing up for themselves. Also think that the american revolution created unity other than that I completetly agree with you.
DeleteYes, the American Revolution was frankly a was for independence. The British needed money to pay off the debt they had in cause of the Seven Years War, so they turned out to the colonist. King George III demanded the colonist to pay taxes. Soon the colonist grew angry. They wanted to take control of their own affairs. The colonist wanted to be independent.
ReplyDeleteYes, the American Revolution was accurately fought for people’s independence. During the late 1700s, people had very little freedom due to the amount of laws passed down by the British government. They were angry at the fact that the King from England continued to restrict them with more acts. One of the well know acts that was passed down by the king was the Quartering act which enabled British soldiers to settle in a citizen’s home and take anything they wanted. The act that got many colonists frustrated was the stamp act because the government was taxing most of the objects that the colonists purchased and needed. After receiving more acts that gave the citizens more restrictions and less freedom, it was obvious that the colonists would push back to receive what they wanted. During the time of the Enlightenment, there were a couple of philosophers who were not afraid to speak their mind, such s John Locke who stated people’s Natural Rights. The Natural Rights consisted of freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of property. After believing on what they wanted (freedom), it was clear that the citizens would push back and fight for what they believed in, thus causing the American Revolution.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your responce on how the revolution started. I also believe all of the acts contributed on the outbreak of the American revolution.
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ReplyDeleteThe American Revolution was truly a war for independence. Before the Seven Year War, The 13 Colonies were technically independent of Great Britain under salutary neglect, but once the Seven Year War ended, the English decided to suddenly tax the colonist to pay off the debt for fighting in the Seven Year War. The English started to release act such as the Stamp act and Tea act that taxed the colonist for household items. The colonist didn’t like paying taxes without them agreeing to it hence came the quote, “no taxation without representation.” The colonists started to rebel against the English with events like the Boston Tea Party. They no longer wanted to be taxed by Britain, so the colonists decided to send a petition to the crown, asking him to either follow their request or they will start a war. The King did not follow the colonists’ request because he did not want to look weak, and because of that war started to break out. Overall, the American Revolution was truly a war for independence because Britain ruled over the colonies cruelly and unfairly, so the colonists decided to break away from Great Britain to become their own individual country.
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DeleteI also agree with you Jesus, but don't forget that right before the American Revolution there was tension between the lower and upper classes in the colonies but because of all the taxes going on the founding fathers, which were upper class citizens, used the revolution to unite the colonies together and fight Britain instead of themselves.
DeleteI believe that the American War was a war for independence. The colonists were tired of being ruled by King George, who did nothing for them expect tax them. They were neglected by their king for many years, and within those years the colonists managed to become their own society. But after the Seven Year's War, the King's taxes came as a shock to the Americans because it was unfair for the king to tax them, since he was protecting them, so they had no reason to pay any more fees. After being neglected for many years, the colonists wouldn't want King George finally giving them attention. They wanted freedom, and that is what the American Revolution did.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with your response and do believe the war was for independence. Like you stated the endless taxation and the neglect from the King pushed the colonists over the edge and sparked them to part from Britain.
Deletei agree with you because the American Revolution brought freedom.
DeleteNo, the American Revolution was not truly a war for independence. The colonists didn't really want to become independent from the British, the only thing that they were unsatisfied with, was the new laws that were added. The new reinforcements were what they they didn't agree with, it angered them which made them want to unite with all the colonies and overthrown the British government. They didn't wanted to be under such rule which they weren't going to be able to have their rights
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion I do not agree with you. I believe it was a war for independence because the colonies had gotten fed up with the King and could not take it anymore. Their only option was to fight for the independence from this tyrant.
DeleteVanessa, I honestly have to disagree with your opinion because I believe that the American Revolution was truly a war for independence because the colonist left Britain for a reason and that was to be independent because they were tired of the King’s unfair use of power, they wanted to have a say in the changes they wanted to see in government and basically have the freedom they never had before, therefore once again I have to disagree with your point of view.
DeleteI agree with you Vanessa! I believe the colonists should have just sucked it up! And no the war doesn't solve anything.
DeleteYes, the American Revolution was a war for independence. For example, the colonist where really tired of getting taxed and being treated unfair by King George. But after the seven year war some of the conflicts the colonist had decreased because they wanted life , liberty and pursuit of happiness.
ReplyDeleteFani, I do agree with you that the colonist where tired of paying taxes that they weren't suppose to pay and King George was over using his powers and mis-treating the people from the new world.
DeleteFani, I agree with you because I also believe that the colonist were fighting for their natural rights, since King George used his power unfairly .
DeleteYes, the American Revolution was a true war for independence because after the British started taxing products in the colonies without representation, angered the colonist. The colonist found this event unfair since the British were were treating the New World as a independent country with more freedom than the people in Europe. When the king put the Stamp Act it was unconstitutional and unjust because they had never paid taxes on products.The colonist wanted to be a peaceful country by writing to the king about unconstitutional laws that he passed and that should be removed. The king ignored the colonist petition and started to try to take control over the colonist and enforce the laws, but the colonist rebelled to obtain their freedom from the king. The colonist started to fight for the New World's freedom. All they wanted to do was go back to their old laws, but the king forced them to take action.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with you Axbiel, I believe the war doesn't solve anything!It makes the economy worst by waisting money.
DeleteChapter 4 was not only describing the importance of independence for the colonies, but also mentioned that the main reason was to unite against the enemy, Great Britain. Howard Zinn stated that if the colonists created a United States of America, they would be able to take over land, profits, and political favorites. Once we analyze the American Revolution, we can deduct that the founding fathers were truly geniuses, due to the fact that they were able to create a new government that is still in effect. The colonists also tried to unite with one another after Great Britain tried to enforce more laws on them. After the French were defeated, they knew that the only enemies left were the Indians and British. All the way up to the signing of the declaration of Independence, the colonials have been trying to unify against the king and establish a new way of life.
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Carlos, I liked the way your summary included details on how the unification of the colonies allowed them to win the war and then declare independence. This success was only possible because of the great minds and ideas of the leaders.
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ReplyDeleteYes, the American Revolution was a war for independence. Colonists wanted to separate from Britain because they were treated unfairly. They were being taxed without representation for almost everything, soldiers were destroying towns and taking jobs away from the people, and the king was taking away their liberties. As a consequence, colonist decided they wanted to step away from their controlling mother country and become independent.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you but I do believe that even though America had independence, there was still tyranny left to some extent. Independence was only granted to the American men, natural rights were kept away form women and slaves. However, the war was for reasons that the Americans wanted freedom from the British.
DeleteWhat I believed the America Revolution was not only for independence, but for a chance for the colonist to unite as one. In order for the colonist to progress for their independence, they established the the Declaration of Independence. By this the first agreement upon the colonist help acquired their goals as a united nation
ReplyDeleteEduardo, I agree with you, I think the same as you. Like you stated it was not for independence but for a chance for the colonist to unite as one
DeleteThe American Revolution was truly a fight for independence for the colonists who knew that their unalienable rights had been taken away by the British. After the Seven Years' War, the British pushed many taxes on the colonists in order to pay the war and the continued protection of the colonists under the crown. These taxes would have been fair if the British had given the colonists a say on these taxes, instead, the British used virtual representation and mercantilism to push the colonists on the edge of revolution. There were hardships when the colonists tried to become one confederacy, but in the end, the colonies were able to unite and defeat the British which sparked many other revolutions around the world to come.
ReplyDeleteYes, the American Revolution was a war for independence. Colonists were tired of the tyranny and the taxes given by the British. They didn’t like what king George III was doing and imposing on them like all the acts for example one of the acts were the quartering act witch the people had to provide things for the soldiers while they were there . Furthermore the King put more acts and got the colonists mad because they had less freedom to do things. Colonists didn’t like it so they wanted their independence and did something about .
ReplyDeleteMilagro, I disagree with you. Yes as you said the colonist in fact were tired of the tyranny and the taxes given by the British, they dindn't liked what King George III was doing on them. However, it was not only for independence but for a chance for the colonist to unite as one.
DeleteNo, I don't believe the American Revolution was a war for independence. There were many diffrent ways they could have done that in a diffrent way. Although the colonists were tired of tyranny and taxes given by the British they should have sucked it up. As I believe people now a days would do. Therefore a war in my opinion would never ever solve something. I honestly believe it just makes everything worst including the economy due to all the money spent on it.
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