Synthesis on America Revolution

The America Revolution that led America straight into independence from England.
John Adams wrote; “What do we mean by the Revolution? The war? That was no part of the Revolution; it was only an effect and consequence of it. The Revolution was in the minds of the people, and this was effected, from 1760-1775, in the course of fifteen years before a drop of blood was shed at Lexington.” John Adams summarized the revolution in one statement saying that the revolution wasn’t really a war just a fear and uprising in their mind. Blood wasn’t even shed until January 1, 1770, what then became the Boston Massacre. Before the brutal over the line attacks was the simple first of many acts.

The Stamp Act which was the first tax in American history. This act caused anarchy across the 13 colonies even to the England parliament. For example; in the Reluctant Revolutionaries movie clip they stated- “The stamp act was an ill judgment” The English Parliament thought it was an outrage to tax people against their rights. Even though the royal representatives did nothing to cease the British appointed in America to stop taxing. I would have to side with the believe that the parliament wasn’t so much mad or even concerned about the people rights, but were more concerned about being in control. The British in America did not run it past the parliament in England and they were just hearing about the already established law. This probably took the Englanders to a level of anger that was rigid and bitter. Now with England on the fence of holding favor for America it didn’t help with the division being caused besides the ocean that was between them. Therefore causing division between loyal subjects of the King, the Liberty seekers, and the constant fuel added to both.

The Colonist of America were the co-labors for profit and revenue. They were not issued rights nor were they asked for a vote they were simply demanded to abide by the taxes needed to be paid. With the British was the nature to be superior and righteous in all things, and the colonist being treated like they were born French. I say this because if they were ever considered British people they would have been given more of an opportunity to vote on matters of importance. Especially their rights as a people, but the British held such a high standard that it was hard to live up to. In that since it shows clear that the riots, boycott, rebellions, and violence, all resulted of how the British treated the Colonists. Letters were being constantly written back and forth for the people who wanted their rights and freedoms they wrote for encouragement, urgencies, and help. The colonists stood for what they knew was right which later on ended with independence and freedom from England. Even the Founding fathers who knew they were meant for something greater then what Britain could ever give. They stood and mainly led in the revolution that changed America. They weren’t rich or even popular they were down to earth humble men who believed in a change for America that would shift them to a new level of humanity. Overall the Revolution was the primary change for America and England the taxes were the tip of the iceberg to make America the nation it is now.