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The American Revolution


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The American Revolution
Looks at the economic background of the American Revolution.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages) | 2 sources | MLA | 2008 United States


Paper Summary:

This paper argues that, in addition to being ideologically motivated, the American Revolution was a logical response by economically-minded men to an impractical and increasingly intolerable colonial fiscal policy. The author points out that Great Britain viewed the colonies as a "cash cows", which enabled the colonial power to steal the resources and riches of the weaker colonies. The paper also points out several seminal precursors of the revolution: Severe taxation, the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the Quartering Act and the suppression of religious freedom by an intransigent monarchy. The paper concludes that, unlike other countries under British colonial rule, the colonies were able to mount an efficient resistance and armed struggle.

From the Paper:

"The introduction of the Stamp Act, the Tea Act, and the Sugar Act did much to trigger widespread colonial resistance. Coupled with the Boston Massacre, these policies convinced the colonial Americans that the British intended to harm their very existence by unfair taxation and violent repression of peaceful demonstrations. It is important to note, however, that it was often powerful bankers and businessmen who opposed these taxations most vehemently."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Boyer, Paul S. et al. Enduring Vision: A History of the American People. (New York: HoughtonMifflin, 2003).
  • Lynch, Jack. "Wilkes, Liberty and Number 45". CW Journal. (Summer) 2003: 1.

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APA Citation:

The American Revolution (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-The-American-Revolution/104296

MLA Citation:

"The American Revolution" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-The-American-Revolution/104296>




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