Kim F.

asked • 10/06/17

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Although it seems rather simple to most Americans, the American Revolution is considered a very controversial aspect of world history. Many people at the time (1776) considered Britain to be “progressive” when it came to how it ruled its citizens. How did the American colonists justify their rebellion from the British government? More importantly, do you think this rebellion (and ultimately revolution) was justified?

Mark M.

Have you read the Declaration of Independence?
It lists all of the reasons/causes.
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10/06/17

Arturo O.

Kim,
 
It looks like this assignment calls for you to engage in some analysis of the question, arrive at your own conclusions, and articulate them in writing.  I do not think your teacher wants a tutor's perspective on this.  Anyway, Mark gave you the place to start in your quest.  Begin by reading the Declaration of Independence, think about its message, and arrive at your own conclusions.  You may also want to read about the philosophy of government of John Locke (English Enlightenment philosopher), since the principles of the Declaration of Independence are based on Locke's philosophy.  But if there is one crucial principle to keep in mind, perhaps above all others, it is that governments derive their just authority from the consent of the governed.  In a world ruled by kings and emperors, that was indeed a very radical and revolutionary concept.
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10/06/17

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