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... or simply an Independence movement?
A revolution is usually taken to mean a complete change in the system of government; from a monarchy to a republic, as in the French example, or from one sort of monarchy (absolute) to another (constitutional) as in England. By this criterion, it was a revolution. George III was King of the American colonies, and they kicked him out and set up a republic.
Probably, on balance and in hindsight, a mistake, but there you go, they will do these things.
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∙ 10y agoRevolution:
an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.
Sociology . a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, especially one made suddenly and oftenaccompanied by violence. Compare social evolution.
a sudden, complete or marked change in something: thepresent revolution in church architecture.
Yes, in a more simplistic answer.
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There is almost no debate that the French Revolution was a revolution. It trew off the yoke of a long-established monarchical process and replaced it with a fledgling republic. Furthermore, it rebuked the historic French idea of inequalities between clergy, nobles, and the remainder of society, asserting equality of all men before the law.
There is a lot of debate as to whether the American Revolution is properly considered a Revolution or an Independence War. Certainly, the controlling government in the United States changed from being a colony under foreign authority to domestic rulership, but most of the organization and development of the individual states was not seriously altered by this new independence. Those who argue that it is a revolution demonstrate how the US Constitution differs rather strongly from the British Laws in operation at the time, creating an executive who is elected rather than hereditary and using French Enlightenment ideas about the balance of powers as opposed to creating a singularly strong legislature like the British Parliament (that dwarfed the powers of both the King and the Courts). Those who argue that it is not a revolution point to the fact that most of the state and local governments remained intact, laws did not overwhelmingly change, there were minimal attacks on loyalists after the Revolution, and there was no social reorganization.
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Was Thomas Jefferson's Revolution of 1800 a real revolution?
The Revolution of 1800 was not an actual revolution, however, the election acted as a realignment of American politics. Jefferson defeated John Adams in the presidential election that year.
Why have the American people been drawn to all general or world wars since 1688?
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Who started the American Revolution and why?
The actual person who fired the "Shot Heard Around the World" remains unknown. It can even be speculated that it was an accidental discharge that began the American Revolution.
Looking at the causes of the American Revolution of 1776 and the French Revolution of 1789 and the Russian Revolution of 1917 what conclusions can be made as to when a revolution is likely to occur?
When those in power are resistant to change. I would say the best answer is when there are social inequities -- perceived or actual.
What was the most important revolution?
Probably either the French Revolution or the American Revolution
Was the American Revolution an accelerated revolution or a cataclysmic revolution?
The American revolution WAS an cataclysmic revolution.
Was Thomas Jefferson's Revolution of 1800 a real revolution?
The Revolution of 1800 was not an actual revolution, however, the election acted as a realignment of American politics. Jefferson defeated John Adams in the presidential election that year.
Why have the American people been drawn to all general or world wars since 1688?
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Who started the American Revolution and why?
The actual person who fired the "Shot Heard Around the World" remains unknown. It can even be speculated that it was an accidental discharge that began the American Revolution.
Which took place first French revolution or American Revolution?
The American Revolution.
What was Edmund Burkes' philosophical position in relation to both the American and French Revolution?
American Revolution - for French Revolution - against American Revolution - for French Revolution - against
Did The french revolution happen before the American Revolution?
The French Revolution happened during 1789-1799 and the American Revolution happened during 1775-1783. So the French Revolution happened before the American Revolution.
How did the French Revolution influence th American Revolution?
It didn't. The American Revolution was over before the French Revolution began.
Looking at the causes of the American Revolution of 1776 and the French Revolution of 1789 and the Russian Revolution of 1917 what conclusions can be made as to when a revolution is likely to occur?
When those in power are resistant to change. I would say the best answer is when there are social inequities -- perceived or actual.
Why was the American Revolution classified a revolution?
The definition of revolution is a sudden and dramatic change. The American Revolution is classified as a resolution as it fulfills this criteria.
which of the following describes a majoor difference between the american revolution and the haitian revolution?
The American revolution is in America & the Haitian Revolution is in Haiti
What was the most important revolution?
Probably either the French Revolution or the American Revolution
