"The American Revolution was not the same thing as the American War of Independence." Explain Please.

Answer 1

I don't want to help you do your homework but here is a hint: think about (or look up) the word 'revolution.' Consider how it's different from the word 'war.'

Answer 2

I would say that the "American Revolution" refers to the change brought about by the creation of the United States. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution initiated revolutionary change in the way governments were conceived and constructed. Whereas governments before had by and large been based on some degree of divine right (or aristocratic right), the government of the United States was conceived and constructed on the premise that "all men are created equal," and that a government should be "of the people, by the people, and for the people." This was a radical departure from the governments of Europe at the time (and, thus, a revolutionary change).

On the other hand, I would say that the "American War for Independence" was just what it says--a straightforward conflict based on the desire of American colonists to be an independent nation. This doesn't necessarily mean that it would be a democracy (or, as it turns out, a democratic republic), just that it would be independent from Great Britain.

The fact that the war was fought does not mean it was a revolutionary (in historical terms) event. MANY wars of independence have been fought that didn't lead to revolutionary change. What made the American Revolution truly revolutionary was the conception and construction of its government.

So, as others have already written, the statement does depend upon a careful look at the keys terms (in this case "revolution" v. "independence"). A good historian--and a good student--will be able to tell you the difference between the two in this context.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Sounds a little like denotative deconstruction. The word revolution without the capital letter could have referred to many eras.

I think it's convoluted by our assuptions about what the two names mean ("The American Revolution and American War of Independence.) The American Industrial Revolution has the word "industrial" in it to specify.

Who ever wrote your statement ("The American Revolution was not the same thing as the American War of Independence") may be looking for more specificity in the terms. The American War of Independence is not quite as ambiguous in our perceptions.

Good luck, it's sounds pretty picky. (The American Dictionary War of the Anal Retentives.)

Answer 4

the american Revolution become fought interior the 18th century. The British colonists in North usa rebelled against the British government for the suitable to be self governing and a separate united states of america and that they gained. The Civil conflict become fought from 1861-1866. It become between the Northern forces who needed to maintain the Union at any fee and the South who become battling for states' rights and the suitable to secede. The Civil conflict has been stated as the 2nd American Revolution by way of fact many differences got here about as a results of the conflict. there's a e book stated as "Lincoln and the 2nd American Revolution" by way of McPherson.

Answer 5

First, that was not a question. Simply a statement with a ? at the end. It was out revolution for our independence. Perhaps a quick scan of an American History book is in order.

Answer 6

In UK it's the 'American Rebellion'!

Answer 7

Ask whoever told you that. In my opinion, they're one and the same.

Answer 8

um, i think they were the same thing, so you're out of luck with me helping you do your homework.

Answer 9

You said it so you explain it.

Answer 10

Its a revolt if you lose.....as in "they put down the revolt."

If you win, you get to call it whatever you want....