The Causes for France?s Involvement in the American Revolution Many historians argue that America may not have gained her independence from Great Britain without the monetary and military aid she received from France (Higginbotham 431). France?s aid was very substantial but her motives were questionable. A close analysis of Kenneth ... Read More
Revolutionary France from 1789 onwards experienced large political and economic upheavals. 1789 marked the beginning of the Revolution over an already crumbling monarchy, in London lay stored away the greater part of the world's stock of gold and silver, and, as after the Seven Years' War nearly every country in ... Read More
The American Revolution was a dramatic change in the political, social, and economic system of New England. It was not a bloody revolution on the contrary it is unique because it was not as violence as other revolutions we know (French, Russia and China). The American Revolution had many causes. ... Read More
The French and Indian War The French and Indian war raged from 1754 to 1763. Its roots began long before the first shot was fired, about 100 years before between the French and the English. The French and Indian War was not fought between the French and the Indians, but ... Read More
The French and Indian War has been said to be a direct trigger into the American Revolution for independence. Also called the Seven Years War, the French and Indian War was a conflict between Great Britain and France who both strongly believed they inhabited the Ohio River Valley. After nine ... Read More
The 18th century was a very turbulent period which hosted important historical events. It was an era associated with the colonialist era and its progression to the end power aquistion of land and prosperous trade were the things that were most sought after and great lengths were taken to guarantee ... Read More
The 18th century was a very turbulent period which hosted important historical events. It was an era associated with the colonialist era and its progression to the end power aquistion of land and prosperous trade were the things that were most sought after and great lengths were taken to guarantee ... Read More
The 18th century was a very turbulent period which hosted important historical events. It was an era associated with the colonialist era and its progression to the end power aquistion of land and prosperous trade were the things that were most sought after and great lengths were taken to guarantee ... Read More
The re-discovery of the Americas by the Europeans offered countless new opportunities for trade, wealth, resources, and imperial expansion. In the time period after Christopher Columbus accidentally found the Americas on his attempted voyage to India, many kingdoms sought land in the dubbed New World. Spain, like many other powerful ... Read More
The American Revolution was one of the main events that shaped the foundation of the United States. However, the main catalyst of the climax is highly debatable. So when it comes to the question What was the main cause of the American Revolution? The resounding answer is taxation upon the ... Read More
Why Did Some Colonists Want to Break Away More Than Others? Although it was the consensus that most colonists opposed being British subjects, some opposed it more than others. Sailors and those in commerce as well as the common family farmer both were some of the most provoked. The colonists ... Read More
Up until the British Parliament imposed the Stamp Act on the Americancolonies, colonists in America had been proud to be British. There was verylittle reason to believe that the colonies would revolt and declare theirindependence from Great Britain. While American colonists were weary andsuspicious of the British aristocracy and their ... Read More
French and Indian WarAlso known as the Seven Years War, the French and Indian War was fought between the Britain and her colonies and France, her colonies and the Native Americans. Taking place in the northeastern part of the United States, Britain and France were fighting over land claims, as ... Read More
The French Revolution began within a few years of the American Revolution ending. Both French and American people had become angered with their governments. Taxes had become heavy on the working people of both nations and the citizens were very angered. These revolutions led to significant changes with how each ... Read More
From the point of contact up until the 20th century, Natives have faced a variety of different challenges from white settlers. However, the challenges of the Native peoples East of the Mississippi greatly differ from those West of it. These differences in early experiences would have a wide ranging impact ... Read More
Growing up in the United States of America I was taught about the American Revolutionary War in several classes. However, after reading the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms, a document I never read before, I learned that there was a lot more to the war ... Read More
My name is Mister James Jauncey, a proud loyalist and merchant who immigrated from Barbados to New York with my brother, John Jauncey. We became very successful merchants, dealing in dry goods between the Caribbean and New York my position of power in the trading industry led me into the ... Read More
Throughout the worlds history, most everything has undergone some sort of change. Different religions, economic systems, trends, and societal norms have come and gone for years upon years. Although some things have left society completely, there are certain things that have passed the test of time, whether good or bad. ... Read More
In elementary school it would seem that kids are influenced to believe that George Washington was this strong, intelligent man, strong enough to chop down a cherry tree. Similar to how children have always been taught that Christopher Columbus was nothing but a mere adventurer, traveling the seas, when in ... Read More
Marie Antoinette was only fourteen years old when she moved from Austria to France to marry the heir to the Bourbon throne. From this moment on, she was in the limelight and was adored by the people of France. She was especially recognized for the impact she made on popular ... Read More
Mr. Hancock grew up well as a child, he came from a family that would have been considered upper class in todays society. As a child him and John Adams, another one of the signers, grew very close together. His father even baptized Mr. Adams. But in 1774 his father ... Read More
French Revolution Summary and AnalyzeDuring 17th century France, the debt of the nation was overwhelming. The increase in prices of food, food scarcity, increased taxes with no relief to the lower classes, and numerous other influential aggravations in social, political and cultural standpoints pushed the nation under great strain. The ... Read More
Revolution ComparisonThroughout the mid to late eighteenth century, there was great discontent following the Seven Years War. Both France and England were drained of resources and funds. In order to replenish what they lost, the leaders of these nations looked toward those at the bottom of their societies, within the ... Read More
Striking Similarities American and French RevolutionsThe American and French revolutions were more similar than different in many ways. The French revolution was inspired by the revolution of the colonists against the British. These revolutions occurred during the enlightenment period when philosophers were pushing the idea of popular sovereignty rather than ... Read More
The French and Indian War was a seven year war between England and the American Colonies, against the French and some of the Indians in North America. It was a tremendous war that is the main cause of the Revolutionary War. The result of this war led to British going ... Read More
Native American and European methods of warfare greatly influenced each other in many different ways, but were very much different. The Seven Years War in North America A Brief History with Documents by Timothy J. Shannon describes the everyday lives of the people that lived in North America at the ... Read More
Throughout its history, Havana, Cuba has proven to be the countrys leading economic and cultural center. Its geography as a critical port prompted its establishment and eventual growth. This expansion began during the early 19th century and continued into the countrys first establishment of an independent government. The 20th century ... Read More
The rise and creation of an Atlantic world was perhaps one of the most pivotal occurrences in recent history. The machinations behind it are deep and complex, although there are several that stand out. Slavery was perhaps one of the most polarizing practices during the rise of the Atlantic world, ... Read More
The Failure of the Militia System in the War of 1812After decades of British rule under the colonial system in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, American democracy clung to the central ideas of citizen soldiers and an underlying fear of standing armies. These distinguishing characteristics of the American citizenry shaped ... Read More
Zinn thinks that the founding fathers were great leaders who shaped our country into what it is today. He writes that the founding fathers used techniques that were used in later years. He is somewhat opinionated although he's just stating facts about what really happened later in post revolutionary times. ... Read More