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Causes of the American Revolution Essy

It is not known what caused the Revolutionary War in the United States. It would seem

that a number of different variables were involved in its happening, even if there are multiple

plausible reasons why it may have taken place in the first place. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied

that the American Revolution was a fight for more than simply independence (Biggs, p.11). It

was also a fight for what the colonies ought to have become in the first place. The thesis of this

paper is to discuss more about the Causes of the American Revolution.

In his work "Origin of the American Revolution," John Miller illustrates how the

colonists were not represented fairly with the British. This inequality contributed to the eventual

outbreak of the American Revolution. While the British proceeded about their activity, they paid

little attention to the colonists or to whether or not they were victimizing the colonists

(Lecturenotes, p.4). They made the practice of trading illegal among Americans. As a result, they

were unable to pose a threat to the British Empire, which at the time was the preeminent power

in the globe. Miller is also perplexed as to why the severity of the situation wasn't brought to the

attention of the Americans until the Stamp Acts were implemented in 1765. Miller said that there

was evident economic resistance to Great Britain as a result of the overcrowding that occurred in

the colonies as well as the tremendous anger that Great Britain felt against it. On the other hand,

Gordon Wood takes a distinct approach to the situation. He is of the opinion that there was not
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the slightest bit of harshness. The Americans had just come to realize the potential of the British

Empire and how much power they were capable of amassing if they so wished. He proves his

point by bringing up taxation without representation, and he further emphasizes it by bringing up

the colonists' yearning for independence and freedom in the same sentence (Lecturenotes, p.9).

These advantages ceased to exist once the Stamp Act was passed by the British Empire and put

into effect.

The American Revolution may be directly attributed to the dissemination of propaganda.

According to him, symbols and catchphrases, which are representations of conviction, are at the

core of his views. In the propaganda, the terrible reality that the colonists faced was emphasized

(Lecturenotes, p.7). The hostile nation of Britain was the source of the many ideas that were used

in the propaganda. Although it's possible that the colonists found this idea to be motivating, it

doesn't seem to have been the fundamental impetus for the American Revolution. The most

accurate portrayal of the American Revolution may be found in Alden's book, The American

Revolution, 1774–1784. This excerpt places a strong emphasis on the role that the British played

in initiating the American Revolution. that the British did not uphold their half of the bargain and

instead used the American colonies as a means to further their own interests in the region.

Following the British Empire's breach of the promise it made to the colonies, it was only natural

for them to rise up in revolt. The loyalty of the thirteen colonies was taken for granted, and it was

abused up until the colonies revolted against the British. Fear that the British Empire would

continue to deprive the colonies of their autonomy was unquestionably one of the primary

motivating factors that led to the outbreak of the American Revolution. In addition to this, it

highlighted the fact that the British Empire did not live up to its promise of providing equal

treatment to all thirteen territories.

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In 1215, the British drafted the first version of the Magna Carta, a document that would

later serve as a contract between the king and the aristocracy. They accomplished this by laying

the groundwork for three fundamental concepts that would later play an important role in the

American Revolution. The first one is that there should be no taxation without representation.

The alternative is to have a trial before a jury. The final one is that the king is not specifically

excluded by the legislation. After the French and Indian War came to an end, the British were

responsible for the destruction of these qualities. Following Britain's triumph in the war, there

was a rise in the need for money as well as an increase in the desire for a more stringent control

over the colonies. The significance of the Magna Carta was losing ground over time, while at the

same time, the independence of the colonies was deteriorating.

George Grenville used the excuse that since the British had protected the colonies, they

should now give their "due share" in order to justify his decision to levy taxes on the American

colonies. In 1765, the British government made the decision to enact the Quartering Act, which

made an already difficult situation even more volatile. This necessitated that the colonial

assembly pay for and provide food and housing for any and all soldiers who were sent (Biggs,

p.15). The colonists watched as their freedom was gradually diminished. Before these Acts were

passed, they were not allowed to participate in the activities of the British government. Because

of the circumstances, Oscar Handlin says in The Americans that they were "compelled to

improvise" in their response to the crisis. The British public was keeping a careful eye on the

colonists, and it seemed likely that they would soon fall apart. On the other hand, this makes

perfect sense; just as a mother would look after for her children, so too would the colonists guard

their land.
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In conclusion, The Stamp Act of 1766 proved to be the last proverbial straw that caused

the camel's back to buckle. The legislation states that in order to verify any important documents,

all colonists are required to purchase stamps (Biggs, p.18). After the colonies shown tremendous

pride and commitment to their mother country, the British let their desire for power to get the

better of them and took advantage of their loyal allies. During the American Revolution, the

colonists, who were considered the underdogs, rose up to recapture what they had painstakingly

won through their work.

Work cited

Biggs, Jacquelin. "A REANALYSIS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: CAUSES FOR

SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION TO THE WAR AMONG WOMEN." (2020).

Lecturenotes. Creation of a Nation, 2022.

Lecturenotes. DBQ Causes of the American Revolution (4).pdf, 2022.