American Revolution
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American Revolution
?The American Revolution: Revolutionary or Not?
In determining whether or not the American Revolution was a true revolution,
one must clearly define the term ?revolution?. Historians believe that for a war to
be deemed a revolution it must encompass social, religious, economic, and
intellectual dimensions as well as political change. I believe that the American
Revolution conclusively exhibited all of these dimensions.
Socially, America began with modern values unlike those of their British
ancestry. The moral of equality was the foundation on which our nation began.
When the tension grew between the colonies and England, the new ideology spread
and began to widen to include almost all people. First, people began to realize that
they did not necessarily live in a way which modeled their belief in equality. This,
in itself shows the beginnings of a true revolution in that the people begin to see the
need for change even within their own families, social groups, and lifestyles. After
recognizing changes were needed, transformations began to occur in the colonies.
For instance, a new position for women as upright citizens and leaders of the society
emerged, and most states granted women equality of inheritance. Also, social
distinctions such as status-seating at church and membership to private social clubs
were attacked and diminished. People began referring to themselves as Mr. or
Mrs., terms that illustrated the equality of all people, regardless of class or prestige.
In addition, because most men were allowed a vote, education of the population
became a priority. Nationalism spread as the people of America came to understand
their common goals and needs. The concept of constituent power allowed for social
changes also, as the people came to believe that the power rested in the will of the
people, which caused them to gain self trust and esteem. People focused so much
on equality and the rights of all people that in the south, several states passed laws
which repressed the importation of slav...
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