Was The American Revolution really a revolution?

Question

Can you explain why???

Answer 1

Officially it was a War for Independence. That term fits it best because revolutions are really about social and ideological change whereas what happened in America was really about colonies that desired to govern themselves, instead of Britain.

Answer 2

Yes

Even through the colonies had limited autonomy, the American revolution was not only a revolt against British rule but against the monarchical structure, or a rule under a crown. The entire concept of governance by a linage of hereditary rule was cast out and replaced by a rule of popular vote, every citizen being guaranteed the right to vote, the right of free, speech, right to practice a religion of choice,and the other rights given in the Constitution of the United States of America. These liberties were not guaranteed by any ruling authority such as king or crown but by the creator.

The American Revolution fostered the birth of the Fench Revolution. The French revolution succeded in removing the King, put failed to enplace another system of government and fell into a military dictatorship under the Itialian King of Naples Napoleon Bonapart.

Answer 3

The American Revolution was a revolution for the main fact that the little country of America, took down one of the largest countries in the world. A revolution is an overthrow of an established government or political system by the people governed. Many people don't understand the meaning of revolution.

Answer 4

Well, lets begin with the definition of revolution...The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another. So, yes, in this context it was a revolution. Then revolutionize...political or social revolution. Then, yes again in this context. It also fits in this way....not all of the colonists wanted to rebel. There were sympathizers patriots, whatever you choose to call them, people who were content to remain a colony of England. So, revolution as in social change, yes.
Yes, the American Revolution was indeed a revolution, no matter what definition of the word you use. The people of the colonies wanted a government that was their own...not rule by a country at a distance. They rebelled, fought and won.

Answer 5

No, it was a war of independence. The distinction is that a revolution replaces the current government; the Revolutionary War had no such impact on the British government. What it did do was create a new nation out of territory from the former.

Answer 6

it was a revolution and a civil war. again it was human nature to oppose authority when it comes to the matter of money and power.
it was not the country as a whole that revolted but the upper class and middle class which in turn spread to all class. they disagree over high taxes(which the England citizen paid much more) and the right to expand westward. Britain was at war with France and could not afford at the moment to lose the add'l taxes or protect the colonist from starting a war with the Indians

Answer 7

It was indeed, it is the root of why we are a country that is governed by consent. A majority of the populace rose up against the existing government (the British empire). Everyone was upset about the colonies being taxed without representation. We were governed from afar. The tax on tea being raised in the colonies without the colonies being represented was the straw that broke the camels back. This is what makes or system great. If something doesn't appeal to you or you would like to see something become law, get many people involved...we are governed by consent. Hope this helps you.

Answer 8

I do not believe it was. It was a civil war. The colonists were fighting against the government. They were dissatisfied with how they were being treated. In the end, they set up a republican government, like Britain has. Not everyone was free, even after the war. Slaves and women still had no rights. Only white, male, property owners could vote and hold public office.

It was not a revolution.
History is a matter of interpretation, not about facts.

Answer 9

America is one of the first individual governments that began resisting worldwide imperialism.

Then attempted to establish a government that could prevent corruption, tyranny and the like from happening within the government.

Answer 10

Yes, because we revolted against outside rule by the British.