Revolution Essays

“Young man, what we meant in going for those Redcoats was this: we always had been free, and we meant to be free always. They don’t mean we should” (Levi Preston, 1842, Doc. 10). Levi Preston was a veteran of the American Revolution who, when interviewed by historian Mellen Chamberlain, …

The Crimean war (1854-1856) demonstrates fundamental changes in the nature of warfare. * Identify the ways in which wars were changing with examples (tactical implications of the changes) * Explain root causes of these changes The Crimean war demonstrated the fundamental changes in the nature of warfare. This essay will …

A two-party system is a political system in which the electorate gives its majority of votes to only two major parties and in which one or the other party can win a majority in the legislature. An example of a two-party system is the United States of America, which has …

Francis Marion was born in Berkeley County, South Carolina in 1732 to Gabriel and Esther. Marion had five siblings – Esther, Isaac, Gabriel, Benjamin, and Job. When he was about six, his family moved to a plantation in St. George, South Carolina for schooling purposes in Georgetown. When Marion was …

Throughout history, there have been dozens of times when people were extremely upset with the government that was ruling over them. However, these angry citizens only revolt a fraction of the time, due to fear of the government. Two examples of when people stood up for their rights and revolted …

“The Revolution was affected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people…This radical change in the principles, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution.” Explain the meaning of this 1818 statement by John Adams (referring to the Revolutionary era) …

The American Revolution was not a single event which sprung to being- it depended on the people of the American colonies. The identity and the unity these colonists would obtain during the last few decades before the Revolution were important in the eventually successful revolution. By the eve of Revolution, …

The Mid to Late 18th Century is the period in time remembered for the reversal of great world powers and new age of revolution. Many works of fine art were produced during this time, along with a renewed interest in philosophy. Inspirational music, literature, portraits, sculptors and architecture flourished with …

Shortly after the American Revolution was over, the United States of America was conceptualized, and from there emerged two possible forms of ruling. The government in the colonies set out to create the Articles of Confederation to prevent tyranny and be as traditional as possible. The Articles of Confederation gave …

The reign of Terror was a violent and savage part of the French Revolution. The Reign of Terror lasted less than two years, from the execution of Louis XVI in January 1793 to late July 1794. During those eighteen months, more than 20,00 French people were put to death by …