Essay on the American Revolution: Key Events and Perspectives

This essay examines the American Revolution, focusing on the colonists' fight for independence from British rule between 1775 and 1783. The essay discusses the political and social abuses by the British government that led to the revolution, the division among American colonists between patriots and loyalists, and the influence of republicanism and liberalism on the patriots' cause. The author, taking the perspective of an American colonist, supports the patriots' cause, arguing that an independent democratic state is superior to a monarchic government. The essay analyzes key documents, including the Declaration of Independence, and highlights Thomas Jefferson's arguments for equality and the right to revolution against unjust governance. The author concludes that Jefferson's Declaration of Independence is the most persuasive argument in favor of the American Revolution, emphasizing the importance of natural rights and the need to overthrow a government that fails to protect them. The essay provides a detailed overview of the historical context, philosophical underpinnings, and key arguments surrounding the American Revolution, offering insights into the colonists' motivations and the significance of the Declaration of Independence.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION

American Revolution had taken place between the years 1775 to 1783 in demand of full
independence of American colonists from the shackles of Britain by American patriots. Many
political and social abuses from the part of British government finally led to this revolution as a
result of which America got their freedom after the revolutionary war. It has been noticed that
many American colonists supported the British and sided with them when the war started. This
implies that the decision of revolution was supported by some while it was not recommended by
some of the inhabitants of America at that time. The patriots were inspired by both republicanism
and liberalism as political philosophies while battling with their opponents. This is so because
these two philosophical outlooks justified their cause that states the value of equality without
marginalizing anyone on any ground. Thus, abolition of monarchy had been justified because of
its autocratic and aristocratic nature of ruling common people.
As an American colonist, I prefer to be in the side of those patriots who fought for American
independence and not in support of the loyalists. This is not only because the rule of a monarch
rejects the claim of equal opportunity of common people but also because the British
government, at that time, were responsible for many political chaotic situation that needed to be
taken seriously. On the other hand, being an American colonist, it seems that an independent
democratic state is capable of providing more for the people of America than an autocratic, self
serving monarchic government. Moreover, a new and independent government was highly
needed in order to establish notions of individual rights, natural rights, property rights and more.
After reading articles like Thoughts On Government, The Declaration Of Independence and
articles written by Thomas Paine, I believe that each of them are persuasive in their own way and
each of them supports the cause of American revolution from their stand points. However, I
believe that Thomas Jefferson’s The Declaration Of Independence is the most persuasive in its
arguments in the support of American revolution of 1776. As per the article, human beings are
born equal and thus any government needs to support this claim. Equality can only be given by
the citizens by coming up with policies that reject discrimination and give liberty to live equally.
On the other hand, it has also been stated that revolutionary steps against the government should
not be taken for any trivial cause whereas abomination of natural rights cannot be ignored by
anyone. Thus, the article states that it is the utmost duty of colonists of America to overthrow
British government that is unable to protect equal rights of all. On the other hand, it has been
mentioned that George III, king of Britain, was involved in 27 abuses and also was responsible
for forcing tax to be paid by the colonists. Thus, the colonists decided to revolt only after trying
to sort out the matter by demanding from the government to make peace with them. So, I think
that this article persuades me the most as this has multiple rational arguments in favor of
American Revolution.