American Revolution, England, colonies, Boston Riots, United States of America, English Government, The Stamp Act
During the 1600's, English settlers sent the initial group of colonists to the newly discovered continent. (Namier) With inspiration from the nearby country Spain, they made the decision to attempt the similar feat. The English were not alone in their attempts to conquer the new continent. Nevertheless, we will focus on the inability of the English to appropriately manage their set-up. This lack of control resulted in the rebellion that immediately followed. Due to the failure, on the part of the English, to make suitable administrative decisions, the American Revolution was unavoidable.
[...] Due to the failure, on the part of the English, to make suitable administrative decisions, the American Revolution was unavoidable. The colonies served as a source of revenue for the English. As a result of the 1640 English civil war, the English suffered from debt. (Middlekauff and Woodward) Because of the debt attained, the English sought various sources to remove the debt. The initial malpractice occurred a short while after England discovered its colonies. The colonies and English government were introduced to mercantilism and trade. [...]
[...] The colonies prepared for war by uniting in opposition of the English troops and prepared for war. Despite the efforts of the Olive Branch petition, war commenced. (Bailyn) The Revolutionary War freed America from Great Britain. The war began on April and ended on April The war cost each side millions of dollars. The British found themselves in debt following the war. Additionally, several lives were lost. Nevertheless, the United States of America was established as a result of the war. The American Revolution was inevitable. Initial efforts to establish power by England were successful. [...]
[...] Following the Stamp Act of 1765 it was apparent their influence over the colonies was declining. Pressure towards the colonies should have ceased until favor was restored. Alternate methods of generating revenue could have been developed. Even a slight decrease in taxes could have prevented further rebellion. The reaction generated from the colonies took the English Government by surprise. They were under the impression that their actions benefited everyone. The Coercive Acts resulted from the actions. Throughout the colonies, the Coercive Acts were referred to as the Intolerable Acts. [...]
[...] Therefore, decision making of the English can be blamed for the American Revolution. Instead of utilizing their power in a mutually beneficial manner, their greed caused conflict. Additional research may reveal additional points of view regarding the argument. Works Cited Alden, John Richard. The American Revolution, 1775-1783. Easton Press Bailyn, Bernard. The ideological origins of the American Revolution. Harvard University Press Middlekauff, Robert, and Comer Vann Woodward. The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789. Oxford University Press Namier, Lewis Bernstein. England in the Age of the American Revolution. Macmillan, 1961. [...]
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