... people as independent from the old ruler. The American Revolution can be defined as a revolution under these guidelines as the acts imposed by the British on the people as well as the feeling of being oppressed by the British led to a growing discontent in the people. Prior to the Revolution, American ... British. Coercive Acts that were put in place against Massachusetts resulted in many protests in the surrounding states. An excerpt from the Boston News-Letter on September 1, 1774, "Letters from Philadelphia say that City only has raised 4000 pounds in currency for the support of the ...

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... neither love nor honor, will be forced and unnatural, and, being formed only on the plan of present convenience, will in a little time fall into a relapse more wretched than the first." (Page 698, Text) These quotes show that Thomas Paine feels that the Americans are not being treated fairly, shows that ... this is admitting more than is true; for I answer roundly, that America would have flourished as much, and probably much more, had no European power taken any notice of her." (Page 694, Text) They also show that Great Britain is not looking at the general well being of the ... parent...

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... by high ranking army officials and seemingly minor nobodies, McCullough is able to weave together a consistent narrative with emotion and understandable characters. Even on the British side, McCullough humanizes proud Loyalists like Dr. Sylvester Gardiner, who believed living under British rule had colonials enjoy "so much ... regulate them, it is not at all surprising that they would consider the American Patriots just another unruly mob wanting to take money and power. McCullough even highlighted the actions of the first American traitor Dr. Benjamin Church, who despite being the surg...

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