The American Revolution began with colonists fighting against Great Britain's monarchial rule. ... In contrast, the colonist did not believe in a monarchial rule; they wanted their own voice and representation for taxes. ... After a series of defeats, the French who were still very bitter towards Great Britain and wanting power back in America, joined the American army. ... Soon after, the monarchs of Austria and Prussia declared war against the revolution. ... He was a military genius and using his dominating personality and political will quickly stepped up to power. ...

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It was a revolt against absolute feudal and monarchial restraint. ... The peasants were reduced to extreme poverty in an attempt by the monarch and noblemen to build up greater wealth for themselves. ... The colonies had practically been self-governing before the war, with their own political officials. ... It was a constitution of political freedom. ... Three political parties were formed. ...

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This revolution was not a political one however it would lead to many implications later in its existence. ... The most momentous advancements were in steam power. ... In response to these troubling events, monarchs in Austria and Prussia moved militarily against revolutionary France. ... While in power Napoleon also established several beneficial systems that are still used in French society today. ... In 1871 however, political conversions aroused by the force for nationalism were not absolute. ...

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She was also very well-off herself and helped add to the wealth and power of Washington's growing future. ... In 1759, Washington also made his entrance into politics serving in the Virginia House of Burgesses. ... Even though he was elected President General of the Society of the Cincinnati (a group of former Revolutionary War officers), he tried his best not to get involved with Virginia politics. ...

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Inevitably, the tug-of-war between Britain and the colonies intensified, with one side of the political rope destined to overcome the other. ... The colonists demanded independence and relief from the control of the crown, and with the British holding fast to their power, a revolution was born - and it would forever change the relationship between America and Great Britain. ... (Greene) The colonists were very enraged with the constant taxes, and trade restrictions, that they were being faced with from a monarch across the Atlantic Ocean. ... It was because of his political view that made h...

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Moderate elements within British leadership were convinced that keeping the American colonies under British rule was indispensable to England's endurance as the premier world power. ... Political and military leaders became subjects of derision. ... Political leaders in Britain during the colonial era did not have the benefit of a current day political party to prop them up. ... To them, establishing the ultimate power of Parliament was the only way to accomplish this. ... We can say the same for Britain's political leaders. ...

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