The American War of Independence took place from 1775 to 1783 on the Northeast cost of America. It was a war of liberation, independence and a revolution by the people which fought the old system. One must know that at this time most of the north American territory was British, to be exact 13 colonies at the east coast of the continent. The citizens of the colonists fought against the British army because they were not represented in the British government and that is why they wanted to get independent. In 1783 they reached their aim and got independent after a war of 8 years. But they not only got independent but wrote their own constitution in 1787 (took effect in 1789). This was a huge step towards modernity as we know it today because of the guaranteed human rights, and the first democracy in history. As the French Revolution took place quiet directly after the American independence was reached it is worth trying to measure the impact the American War of Independence had on the French Revolution: Was the American War of Independence even a role model for Europe in what is fighting the old system and moving towards modernity by establishing a constitution which includes human rights? In the following the time between 1763 and 1789 will be taken into account. To be able to answer the question whether the American War of Independence was a role model for later revolutions in Europe, with the example of the French Revolution, “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America in Congress, July 4, 1776” and the “Constitution of the United States” itself must be considered as they were the two frameworks of the American War of Independence.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction.
- Causes of the American War of Independence.
- The American War of Independence.
- Constitution of the United States
- Impact on the French Revolution.
- Conclusion..
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to explore the American War of Independence as a catalyst for revolution and its impact on the French Revolution. It seeks to understand the motivations for the American colonists to fight for independence, the key events of the war, and the significance of the United States Constitution as a foundational document for a modern democracy.
- The motivations for the American colonies to fight for independence from Britain.
- The development and implementation of the United States Constitution as a key factor in establishing a new government.
- The relationship between the American War of Independence and the French Revolution, particularly the degree to which the former may have served as a model for the latter.
- The influence of Enlightenment ideas, particularly those of John Locke, on the American War of Independence and the development of the United States Constitution.
- The political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the outbreak of the American War of Independence.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides a brief overview of the American War of Independence, its context, and its lasting impact on the development of modern democracy.
- Causes of the American War of Independence: This chapter delves into the political, financial, and social circumstances that led to the American colonists' desire for independence from Great Britain. It explores the role of taxation without representation, the Boston Tea Party, and the development of the Declaration of Independence.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this work include the American War of Independence, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the French Revolution, Enlightenment ideas, political freedom, human rights, and the role of revolutionary movements in shaping modern history.
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- Johanna Schuler (Autor:in), 2019, Was the American War of Independence a role model for later revolutions in Europe?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/902014
