"The Revolution fundamentaly transformed American society. In the immediate aftermath of the the Revolution we abandoned monarchy and aristocracy in favor of a radically democratic form of government; we shed the economic institutions of the colonial era; and we overthrew the old social order, putting in its place a system of social equality the like of which the world had never seen."
2007-10-19 10:13:15 · 4 answers · asked by sportlovr777 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
While it is certainly true that as the colonies transformed into Independent, sovereign, States that the monarchy of England was dispatched with, the concept of a royalty didn’t entirely disappear. During the Convention there were people (such as Alexander Hamilton) who strove to have elements of royalty to become part of the new government. For example he proposed the concept of having an elected monarch for life and in his notes went further by suggesting that such a monarch to be hereditary. He also proposed that the upper house (the senate) be hereditary and he also worked to have the president He was for a “. . . general and national government, completely sovereign . . . “ He also wanted the chief executive to be titled with a royal titled. Hamilton was not the only one with such a view point.
It took an evolution over many years to develop the form of a democratic republic that became the United States, even so, that has firm roots in the common law cultural history of England predating Magna Carta. The revolution was certainly a political nexus but it was not in isolation of the past and the writings of the Founders demonstrate that reality.
2007-10-19 11:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by Randy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Emigration is not at all for cowards. It is much easier to sit and complain that to actually get off your butt and do something about it. It is an easier life style but not an easier path. When things get down you are on your own. I think staying in SA is for the sissies.
2016-05-23 20:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree with the statement. Why?
2007-10-19 10:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by Athena_Starfire 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes... I agree with that... I don't have a problem with any of it.
2007-10-19 10:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋