You are alive during the period from just before the revolutionary war begins to just after it ends including events leading up to it. Which side do you fight for and why?
2006-08-25 22:54:43 · 8 answers · asked by West Coast Nomad 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
You cannot remain neutral. Remember these are events that have the potential to shape history.
2006-08-25 22:58:02 · update #1
You seem to think that not taking up weapons for either side makes you neutral. There were those who did not fight in either army yet refused to sell food and supplies to Washington's forces as he did not have gold to pay them. They were called loyalists. You quote John Adams yet he himself defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre and defended a loyalist after the war was over.
2006-08-26 15:14:55 · update #2
So sorry; but your question is absurd. You can't tell people they have to choose sides. Only a small percentage of people fought for or against the cause. The vast majority simply kept their heads down and tried not to get killed by either side. If you're referring to the American Revolution, I'd strongly urge you to read John Adams' commentaries if you doubt me.
2006-08-26 04:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a tough one. I believe my ancestors fought for the Colonists, although there was one of them who supported the British and moved back to England after the War. The reason it is tough is that 95 percent of my ancestors were from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. I am an American, but 95 per cent of me is Northern European. I know my ancestors must have really had a tough decision. Should they remain loyal to the country they were from, or loyal to the new country? Most of them chose to fight for American. As for me, I think it would depend on my circumstances. Am I a rich person, just newly over from Enland? Or someone who has been here awhile? If I were the former, I might support England, if the latter, then the colonists. It just all depends on who you were, and the circumstances involved.
2006-08-26 07:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by peggy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend hugely on where I lived and what my wealth was.
My ancestors were in the Southern Appalachians at the time (State of Franklin). The path of the Over Mountain Men went right past our family lands in North Carolina as they made their way to defeat Patrick Ferguson's Tories at the Battle of Kings Mountain.
So the short answer is having been with my family, I would have sided with the Patriots, because my family and friends.
I would have done the same thing during the Civil War and fought wwith my family and friends in Rebel Grey to defend my beloved Virginia.
2006-08-26 12:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pragmatist in me says "Who's more INFLUENTIAL and POWERFUL in my area, all things considered?" (As a pioneer in a new land, I'd really rather NOT have all my hard work destroyed....so siding with the likely winner is a really tempting option.)
I'd *like* to say that I'd be all gung-ho and wild for the cause of American freedom and the equality of all (white) men (never mind the women) and would fight for revolution.
But, knowing the general tendencies of most populations to accept the status quo, and the powerful influences of God, King, and Family, the more realistic answer would be that I'd probably be a nice British-loving, home-keeping woman.
Good thing that there's some rebels and dreamers in every generation.
2006-08-26 11:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by samiracat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fight for Revolution. Skill should trump heredity. With a failed Revolution, Alexander Hamilton (a bastard) never revolutionizes Capitalism... It's the same choice my ancestors made.
For the same reason, I fight for the Confederacy. When the people of a state opt for disunion, force should not be used to coerce union.
2006-08-26 10:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by Dr_Adam_Bricker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were alive then, you would fight for the British. They had more weapons, more supplies, and more men, they were more likely to win, and you always want to support the winner. Yeah, it's most likely...
2006-08-26 12:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by castillianaragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which Revolutionary War? From the blinkered way you phrase this question one has to assume you are American and mean the American "Revolution". I fight for the British, because, despite the rights or wrongs, it is my country, right or wrong.
2006-08-26 07:11:34 · answer #7 · answered by djoldgeezer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I remain a neutral citizen as I don't feel like getting stabbed tonight.
2006-08-26 05:56:28 · answer #8 · answered by Wai 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋